MIDDLE EAST LIVE 19 March: Civilians bear the brunt as strikes and displacement rise

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A young child warms himself over a small fire in a Beirut parking lot hosting displaced families from southern Lebanon and other parts of the country.
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The crisis in the Middle East continues, with ongoing strikes across the region driving civilian casualties, displacement and rising humanitarian needs. Concerns are also growing over maritime security, attacks on healthcare and the protection of critical infrastructure, including nuclear facilities. UN agencies are scaling up emergency assistance despite access constraints and supply disruptions. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here.

The crisis in the Middle East continues, with ongoing strikes across the region driving civilian casualties, displacement and rising humanitarian needs. Concerns are also growing over maritime security, attacks on healthcare and the protection of critical infrastructure, including nuclear facilities. UN agencies are scaling up emergency assistance despite access constraints and supply disruptions. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here.

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