Scale of killing in Lebanon 'horrific': UN rights chief

The scale of the killing in Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday is “horrific”, the UN rights chief said, urging the international community to help end the unfolding “nightmare”.

“The scale of the killing and destruction in Lebanon today is nothing short of horrific,” Volker Turk said in a statement. “Such carnage, within hours of agreeing to a ceasefire with Iran, defies belief. It places enormous pressure on a fragile peace, which is so desperately needed by civilians.”

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