Lebanon declared a two-week state of emergency in the capital of Beirut devastated by an explosion in the port, media reported on Wednesday, citing Information Minister Manal Abdessamad
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 05th August, 2020) Lebanon declared a two-week state of emergency in the capital of Beirut devastated by an explosion in the port, media reported on Wednesday, citing Information Minister Manal Abdessamad.
According to Al Jazeera broadcaster, the decision was made after an extraordinary session of the council of ministers.
The council included an option to extend the state of emergency.
