{"id":20519,"date":"2020-08-11T08:55:43","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T05:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vastuullisuusuutiset.fi\/?p=20519"},"modified":"2020-08-11T08:56:14","modified_gmt":"2020-08-11T05:56:14","slug":"guterres-pledges-continued-un-support-for-lebanon-in-every-possible-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vastuullisuusuutiset.fi\/fi\/vauen\/guterres-pledges-continued-un-support-for-lebanon-in-every-possible-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Guterres pledges continued UN support for Lebanon \u2018in every possible way\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United Nations and humanitarian partners are working around the clock to support and mobilize emergency assistance in the aftermath of the deadly explosion in Beirut Port last Tuesday. At a virtual briefing on Monday, high-level UN officials detailed how the situation is unfolding on the ground and what the Organization is doing to assist. \u201cThe legendary strength of the Lebanese people now faces an additional test\u201d, said UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres. Almost a week after the blast produced \u201ca colossal toxic cloud that was visible for miles\u201d, he lamented that \u201cmany people remain missing\u201d.<\/p>\n

In an instant, the explosion \u201cflattened vital infrastructure and shattered windows near and far\u201d, he stated. \u201cSurrounding neighborhoods were levelled. Many thousands are now homeless\u201d. And three hospitals were left inoperable, while two others sustained substantial damage. \u201cThe shock waves were felt across the city \u2013 and indeed across the Mediterranean\u201d, the UN chief said, adding that \u201cthe economic, social and other reverberations\u201d will continue for some time. According to news reports, Lebanon\u2019s Prime Minister took to national television late on Monday, to announce his resignation along with that of the Government, citing endemic political corruption.<\/p>\n

Against the backdrop of economic hardship, COVID-19 and multiple other challenges, Mr. Guterres lauded the Lebanese people for remaining \u201cgenerous hosts\u201d to large Palestine and Syrian refugee communities. In the past few days, the UN chief said he\u2019d seen \u201cthat spirit yet again\u201d, as neighbours help neighbours clear the streets of broken glass, \u201copening their homes to those who have lost theirs.\u201d At a time of both sorrow and prolonged frustration, the UN chief maintained that \u201cthe anger of the Lebanese people is palpable\u201d and \u201ctheir voices must be heard\u201d.<\/p>\n

More than 200 had now reportedly died, and around 6,000 or so have sustained injuries caused by the blast. Explaining that 85 per cent of the country\u2019s food is imported and that it came through Beirut Port. WFP will have 17.5 thousand metric tonnes of wheat flour to put bread on Lebanese tables for roughly 20 days; a 30-day supply of about 30 thousand metric tonnes that will be brought in after that; and then another 100 thousand metric tonnes over the subsequent 60 days.<\/p>\n

Source: The UN<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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