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There are no Azerbaijani casualties in Lebanon

01 August 2006 [14:31] - TODAY.AZ
Though Israel declared 48-hour halt in its air strikes, it is still bombing the Lebanese territories, Nazih Gassoub, Azerbaijani honorary consul in Lebanon stated.

He said the ICRC is providing humanitarian assistance in the affected areas.

"The ICRC representatives removed 49 bodies in the area yesterday," the honorary consul said.

Mr.Gassoub also said there are no Azerbaijanis among casualties
"Azerbaijanis are evacuated to more secure areas in northern Lebanon. Some of them flee to Syria as well," he noted.

49 Azerbaijanis have been evacuated from Lebanon so far, according to APA.

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