Scott Morrison pledges addition $3 million in aid to Lebanon

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More than $400 million has been pledged in aid to the people of Lebanon after the devastating explosion that ripped through its capital, Beirut, five days ago. 9News

Protesters use fire extinguishers to block protesters' movements from the Internal Security Forces, not pictured, during a protest at Martyrs Square in Beirut, Lebanon.

"Commitment to these reforms will unlock billions of dollars for the benefit of the Lebanese people." An injured protestor lies on the floor during a protest against the political elites and the government after this week's deadly explosion at Beirut port which devastated large parts of the capital in Beirut, Lebanon

The US, France, Britain, Canada and Australia, among others, have been clear that it is going directly to trusted local aid groups like the Lebanese Red Cross or UN agencies.

 

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How much money does Lebanon kick in when shit happens here?

MichaelSukkarMP Except the amount pledged (that is there is no guarantee it will actually be paid) was only $2m. Your tweet is misleading at best. Do try harder.

He'll make Australian taxpayers pay for it too, no doubt.

And what about Turkey Greece they about to come to blows? COVID19 auspol

Why so much care for the jihadi foreign hell of the Middle East?

Obviously they need help but Wow the financial troubles Australia is in, just goes to show you can print money when you want Morrison.

Did anyone tell them the 2 million pledged by ScottyFromMarketing has already been pledged to yet another cause and they will never see it..just like the other twelve causes he’s pledged it to

Praying these poor people get the help they need ❤❤

How much did the give towards the bushfires ?

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