February 8 collapse killed at least 15 people in Lebanon’s second city, where buildings are in poor condition after decades of underinvestment.

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Tripoli, Lebanon – Hossam Hazrouni points underneath a concrete staircase to the exposed foundation of the building where he lives.

“Inside, there, look,” the 65-year-old says. “The interior pillars are all broken. It’s covered in water. Everything inside is wet.”