The families affected by the tragic explosion in Beirut port started receiving the food and medical assistance extended by Morocco. The distribution operation started Friday in the presence of Moroccan Ambassador to Lebanon M’hammed Grine, Lebanese officials and representatives of civil society. The humanitarian aid sent upon orders from King Mohammed VI includes vital emergency medicine, foodstuff, canned food, grains, powder milk…, etc. It also comprises tents and blankets to shelter the stricken population of the city where at least 300,000 are forced to leave their homes. The massive explosion at a port warehouse loaded with 2,750 metric tons of ammonium nitrate killed at least 171 people and injured nearly 6000.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 15, 2020 12:33 UTC