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UN agency says seeking over $400m to help displaced Lebanese
1 October 2024 09:51 BST
Lebanon's prime minister and the UN humanitarian agency on Tuesday said they were launching an appeal for more than $400 million to address the humanitarian crisis amid Israel's offensive on Lebanon.
"Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza today launched a $426 million flash appeal to mobilise urgent resources for civilians affected by the escalating conflict and resulting humanitarian crisis in Lebanon," the UN humanitarian agency Ocha said.
Reporting by AFP