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a new round of communication equipment explosions in many places in lebanon has killed 20 people

2024-09-19

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according to the latest news from the lebanese ministry of public health, the explosions of walkie-talkies and other communication equipment in many places in lebanon on september 18 have killed 20 people and injured more than 450 people.

earlier, there were reports that explosions were heard in the southern suburbs of beirut, the capital of lebanon, and several areas in the south and east of the country. the communication equipment that exploded was confirmed to be an icom v82 walkie-talkie, which was said to be made in japan.

the lebanese military issued a statement on the same day, calling on the public not to gather at the site of the security incident to ensure that medical personnel could provide timely rescue.

un high commissioner for human rights, toureka nazaire, issued a statement on the 18th saying that the recent explosion of communications equipment in lebanon was shocking and its impact on civilians was unacceptable. he called for an independent, thorough and transparent investigation into the bombing and held accountable those who ordered and carried out the attack. he also called on countries with influence in the region to take immediate measures to prevent the conflict from further escalating.

on the 17th, a pager carried by a member of hezbollah in lebanon exploded, killing 12 people and injuring about 2,800. hezbollah issued a statement saying that israel was responsible for the pager explosions that occurred across lebanon.

editor/zhou chao