UN Secretary-General António Guterres has commiserated with the people and government of Lebanon over Tuesday’s explosions in the capital, 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. US Ambassador to Lebanon, Dorothy Shea, also reacted to the incident with a condolence message, in which she described the explosions as horrific. “Having witnessed the horrific explosions at the port this evening, our heartfelt sympathies go out to the victims and their families.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 04, 2020 23:15 UTC