THOUSANDS took to the streets of the Lebanese capital Beirut today as they demanded justice for the victims of last year’s port explosion. 

On the anniversary of the blast that killed more than 200 people and injured thousands more, victims and families led the demonstration, starting in Beruit’s Gemmayze district, making its way through the damaged buildings to the port.

Most shops and businesses in Beirut were closed for the day as the city paid its respects, with politicians from across the political spectrum united in expressing their grief and sorrow at the blast, the impact of which is still being felt today.