EU plans to hold next round of funding until 'credible' govt formation in Lebanon

European Union has said that it would like to see a "credible" government in Leban before releasing next round of funding for blast-hit country. Janez Lenarcic, EU's commissioner for crisis manment has called for an urgent formation of a credible government before starting second phase of funding. EU has so far contributed $79 million since Beirut was rocked by explosions on August 4. 

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After blast at Beirut port earlier last month, European Union called for "much-needed" reforms in country. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Leban twice and oversaw transition of government currently being led by Prime Minister-designate Mustapha ib, a former diplomat chosen by a group of ex-Prime Ministers after Hassan Diab resigned in wake of catastrophe and subsequent protests. 

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Janez Lenarcic on September 12 arrived in Leban on board a humanitarian flight carrying essential medical supplies and firefighting equipment. Upon landing in Leban, Lenarcic told reporters at airport that EU would like to formation of a credible government as soon as possible, which could provide Lebanese people with what y want and also international community with what y expect. 

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" cargo of this latest flight was donated by Portuguese Cooperation ncy (Camões) and German NGO Orienlfer. A total of 54 tonnes of humanitarian supplies, medicines, and medical equipment have w been delivered to Leban on 3 humanitarian flights. flights are organised and funded by EU," a statement re published on website of European Commission. 

Beirut blast

blasts that struck Beirut on August 4 killed at least 177 people and injured thousands of ors. According to reports, explosion was caused by 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, equivalent to 1.2 kt of TNT, that was unsafely stored at Beirut port since 2014 and was purportedly triggered by an intense fire nearby warehouse. blast that left nearly 3,00,000 people homeless is said to be among most powerful n-nuclear explosions in recorded history. 

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