Time in Yerevan: 11:07,   19 March 2024

Armenian National Assembly building illuminated with Lebanese flag colors

Armenian National Assembly building illuminated with Lebanese flag colors

YEREVAN, AUGUST 6, ARMENPRESS. The National Assembly of Armenia has been illuminated with the colors of Lebanon flag as a symbol of solidarity. ARMENPRESS reports the light were switched on at 21:00 Yerevan time.

More than 2700 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded in the port of Beirut at a warehouse on August 4, sending massive shockwaves through the Lebanese capital. More than 137 people are dead and 5000 are wounded. Heavy damages occurred across the city. August 5 was declared mourning day in the country. 11 Armenians are among the victims.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan








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