UN Security Council to meet Friday on Lebanon pager blasts

AFP , Wednesday 18 Sep 2024

The United Nations Security Council will meet Friday to discuss the deadly wave of explosions across Lebanon targeting devices used by Hezbollah, a spokesperson for the Slovenian presidency of the council said.

Medics collect blood donations in Beirut's southern suburb on September 17, 2024, after explosio
Medics collect blood donations in Beirut's southern suburb on September 17, 2024, after explosions hit locations in several Hezbollah strongholds around Lebanon. AFP

The meeting, requested by council member Algeria, will be held at 3 pm (1900 GMT), the spokesperson said on Wednesday.

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