Lebanon: Complex emergency
Lebanon has been facing an evolving complex humanitarian crisis since late 2019, generating widespread and growing needs for assistance and protection. Two powerful explosions occurred at the Port of Beirut on 4 August 2020, leaving devastating impacts while the country grapples with overlapping economic and financial crises, political volatility and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The country is also hosting the highest refugee population per capita in the world.

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Press release
16/06/2022
Ukraine conflict intensifies existing humanitarian crises in the MENA region, warns the IFRC
Ukraine conflict intensifies existing humanitarian crises in the MENA region, warns the IFRC
16/06/2022
| Press release
Press release
04/08/2021
Red Cross extends aid to Lebanon to respond to the severe economic crisis
Red Cross extends aid to Lebanon to respond to the severe economic crisis
04/08/2021
| Press release
Press release
04/02/2021
Six months after Beirut Blast: Deteriorating humanitarian situation needs global solidarity
Six months after Beirut Blast: Deteriorating humanitarian situation needs global solidarity
04/02/2021
| Press release
Article
03/12/2020
4 months since the Beirut explosion: Lebanese Red Cross Secretary-General explains the situation now
4 months since the Beirut explosion: Lebanese Red Cross Secretary-General explains the situation now
03/12/2020
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