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UN chief sends condolences to families of victims following explosions in Beirut
By:Xinhua
update:August 11,2020
UNITED NATIONS, Aug.11,2020 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday sent his condolences to the families of the victims following the horrific explosions in Beirut.
 
"The secretary-general expresses his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people and Government of Lebanon, following the horrific explosions in Beirut today. He wishes a speedy recovery to the injured, including several United Nations personnel working in Lebanon," said Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesman for the secretary-general in a statement.
 
"The United Nations remains committed to supporting Lebanon at this difficult time, and is actively assisting in the response to this incident," he said.
 
Two huge explosions rocked Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, leaving at least 50 people dead and 2,500 others injured.
 
The blasts hit the Port of Beirut at around 6:10 p.m. local time, shaking buildings all over the city while causing massive casualties and damages. 
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