Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 27th Jan. UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon on Friday has highlighted the challenges facing those displaced by the ongoing hostilities in the south on the frontier with Israel and those who, despite the risks, are staying.
The coordinator Imran Riza said “It is clear that all are facing immense challenges,” who just returned from the region.
OCHA reported over 86,000 have been displaced, with some 60,000 people remaining in border villages highly affected by exchanges of fire since October 8 of 2023.
The agency stressed that 25 civilians have been killed and significant damage inflicted upon health facilities, schools and agricultural lands.
“The ongoing destruction of agricultural land, coupled with insecurity and the inability to move safely due to the daily attacks, intensifies the despair among the communities,” Mr. Riza said.
He reiterated his call on all parties to comply with international humanitarian law, protect civilians, medical personnel and civilian infrastructure, and facilitate access for aid workers.
“What is needed most, however, is a de-escalation of tensions and an end to hostilities,” he added.
