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Beirut port explosion: One year on

4 August marks the first anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion that killed 217 people and left more than 300,000 homeless.

One year on, Lebanese citizens are demanding justice for their loved ones and trying to piece their lives back together.

Here's what you need to know.
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