Mikati warns Lebanon facing one of most dangerous stages in its history

Lebanese caretaker PM and UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon launch a $426 million appeal to help civilians affected by the escalating conflict.

BEIRUT - Lebanon is facing one of the most dangerous stages in its history, caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati said on Tuesday during a meeting with UN organisations and ambassadors of donor countries.

Mikati, and UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza launched on Tuesday a $426 million appeal to help civilians affected by the escalating conflict, the UN said in a statement.