UN launches US$565 million appeal for blast-hit Lebanon

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The United Nations launched an appeal Friday to raise $565 million to help Lebanon recover from this month's devastating port blast that killed ...

A view shows a damaged building in the aftermath of a massive explosion at the port of Beirut, Lebanon, Aug 12, 2020. UNITED NATIONS, United States: The United Nations launched an appeal Friday to raise US$565 million to help Lebanon recover from this month's devastating port blast that killed 171 people.

"I urge the international community to demonstrate their steadfast commitment to the people of Lebanon and repay in turn Lebanon's incredible generosity to Syrian and Palestine refugees with full financial support for this appeal," she added.

 

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