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Lebanese government declares state of emergency in Beirut over blast

Date: 
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 to Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The Lebanese government has declared a two-week state of emergency in Beirut, effectively giving the military full powers, after a massive explosion devastated Lebanon's capital and killed at least 135 people.

Acting Bodies: 
Lebanese Government
Type: 
Decrees
Categories: 
Security
Impact: 
National
Status: 
Approved/ Ratified
Civil Society Response: 
Not applicable