Assassination of Rafic Hariri, Political murder in Lebanon
The assassination of Rafic Hariri was a major national tragedy that shook the country.
Rafic Hariri, the former Prime Minister of Lebanon, was killed in a massive car bombing on February 14, 2005.
The event highlighted the internal and regional tensions affecting Lebanon's society.
The site of the assassination is avoided for commemoration due to security risks.
The aftermath of the assassination led to the Cedar Revolution and the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon.
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