“According to our first estimates, the costs of the Red Cross will require an additional € 40 million by the end of 2020 for an immediate response,” TASS quoted ICRC President Peter Maurer as saying.
He also noted that long-term support for Lebanon is extremely important.
On August 4, a powerful explosion occurred in the port area in the capital of Lebanon. More than 150 people were killed, about 5 thousand were injured. More than 60 people are reported missing.