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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 18 March: Lebanon displacement tops one million as nuclear safety concerns raised
The crisis in the Middle East continues, with ongoing strikes across the region and rising humanitarian needs. The UN nuclear watchdog reports that a projectile struck the premises of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, with no damage or injuries. In Lebanon, the humanitarian situation is worsening, with hundreds reported killed and more than one million people displaced amid continued airstrikes and extensive displacement orders. UN agencies are scaling up emergency assistance despite mounting challenges. Stay with us for live updates from across the United Nations system. App users can follow coverage here.
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