'Situation is dire' for displaced people in Lebanon, journalist says

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by Stuart NORVAL
April 20, 2026
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A journalist reports a "dire situation" for over a million displaced people in Lebanon after a ceasefire.

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Iva Kovic-Chahine, head of L'Orient Today, told FRANCE 24 that the situation for displaced people in Lebanon is "dire" following a recent ceasefire. Thousands of homes have been destroyed and over a million people displaced by the conflict. Kovic-Chahine emphasized the devastation people are witnessing as they attempt to return home. She also noted that people in Lebanon are closely monitoring the peace process between Iran and the US, viewing Lebanon as a strategic element for Tehran. This reflects the regional impact of geopolitical negotiations on the country's recovery.

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