Lebanon Beirut Blast Crisis Response by Angela Wells and Muse Mohammed
On 4th August 2020, a large explosion occurred at the port of Beirut, Lebanon, injuring more than 5,000 individuals and causing over 150 deaths. The humanitarian impact of this explosion, which occurred amid an economic crisis and the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, is multi-layered, demanding and urgent. IOM is mobilizing to respond to the urgent needs of the affected population and is continuing to work with partners to support the people of Lebanon.
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