Slovenian troops in Lebanon safe as officials express condolences

Beirut, 5 August - All members of the Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF) who are serving in the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon are safe and well, Defence Minister Matej Tonin tweeted late on Tuesday after a massive explosion in the capital Beirut claimed at least 100 lives. He as well as the Foreign Ministry have offered their condolences to the victims' families.

Beirut, Lebanon
More than a hundred killed in a series of devastating explosions that ripped through Beirut.
Photo: dpa/STA

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