08 August 2020

Lebanon: Explosion in Beirut

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On 4 August a large explosion occurred in the port of Beirut. The blast killed over 150 people and injured over 5,000. Search and rescue teams are still deployed as many are still missing. People have lost homes and businesses, including restaurants, bars, and hotels while already facing a deep economic crisis. Up to 300,000 people might have lost their homes.