LONDON: Humanitarian organization Action For Humanity has welcomed reports of a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon while warning that any truce must translate into tangible improvements for civilians affected by months of conflict.
The UK-based charity said on Thursday the agreement should provide genuine protection for civilians, allow humanitarian agencies unrestricted access to affected communities, and create conditions for displaced families to return home.
The organization said previous ceasefire arrangements had failed to prevent continued violence and civilian suffering, and stressed that the latest agreement would need to be fully implemented to have a meaningful impact on the ground.
According to AFH, more than 1.3 million people, which is about 20 percent of Lebanon’s population, have been displaced during the conflict, while thousands of homes and key pieces of civilian infrastructure have been damaged or destroyed.
The organization said humanitarian needs remained significant across the country, particularly among families living in temporary shelters.
