Live: Lebanon declares state of emergency after devastating Beirut blasts

Live: Lebanon declares state of emergency after devastating Beirut blasts

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Issued on: 05/08/2020 - 17:33

















A member of security forces walks past the damage near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon August 5, 2020. REUTERS/Aziz Taher REUTERS - AZIZ TAHER











Lebanon's government announced a two-week state of emergency on Wednesday, a day after twin blasts in the capital's port killed at least 100 people and injured more than 4,000, leaving scores more missing. Follow events on our liveblog.









Two massive explosions at Beirut's port sent shock waves across the Lebanese capital on Tuesday, flattening buildings and leaving up to 300,000 people homeless Lebanese officials say