Sidon explosion - in pictures

  • Lebanon's security force inspects the damage after an explosion in the town of Banaafoul near the port city of Sidon. AP
    Lebanon's security force inspects the damage after an explosion in the town of Banaafoul near the port city of Sidon. AP
  • At least one person was killed and seven injured in an explosion that destroyed a municipality building and a scout centre for the Amal Movement. AP
    At least one person was killed and seven injured in an explosion that destroyed a municipality building and a scout centre for the Amal Movement. AP
  • Lebanese soldiers at the site of the scout centre affiliated with the Lebanese Shiite Amal Movement. AFP
    Lebanese soldiers at the site of the scout centre affiliated with the Lebanese Shiite Amal Movement. AFP
  • Ali Al Raz, the son of the town's mayor Tawfiq Al Raz, was killed in the explosion, the Shiite political party confirmed. Reuters
    Ali Al Raz, the son of the town's mayor Tawfiq Al Raz, was killed in the explosion, the Shiite political party confirmed. Reuters
  • A damaged vehicle at the site of the explosion. Reuters
    A damaged vehicle at the site of the explosion. Reuters
  • Men gather outside a hospital where some of those hurt are believed to be receiving treatment after the explosion. Reuters
    Men gather outside a hospital where some of those hurt are believed to be receiving treatment after the explosion. Reuters
  • One security source told Reuters the explosion was not an act of sabotage, without disclosing further details. Reuters
    One security source told Reuters the explosion was not an act of sabotage, without disclosing further details. Reuters
  • Ali Al Raz's funeral will take place at 3pm local time on Tuesday. AP
    Ali Al Raz's funeral will take place at 3pm local time on Tuesday. AP
  • The explosion also damaged nearby buildings and cars. AP
    The explosion also damaged nearby buildings and cars. AP