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Lebanese artist creates inspirational statue from the debris of Beirut explosion

Lebanese artist Hayat Nazer created a statue from the debris of the explosion that hit Beirut’s port on 4 August.

Nazer says the statue symbolises Lebanese defiance and hopes it would inspire the people of Lebanon to unite and rebuild their city.
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