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MECC en el EPP - Webinar del Parlamento Europeo sobre Beirut después de la explosión

Dr. Michel Abs: El sangrado del Líbano necesita todo tipo de apoyo

El Dr. Michel Abs, Secretario General del MECC, participó en un seminario web organizado por el Grupo PPE - Unidad de Diálogo Intercultural y Religioso del Parlamento Europeo, con el tema "El Líbano después de la explosión del puerto marítimo de Beirut". Durante este seminario web, el Dr. Abs pronunció un discurso sobre la situación política y económica del Líbano, las repercusiones de la explosión y la labor de socorro del MECC en caso de desastre.

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Justicia para Artsaj

Las seis semanas de sangriento conflicto armado que tuvieron lugar hace unas semanas en Artsaj, nombre armenio de Nagorno–Karabaj, terminaron, en efecto, con un alto al fuego desde la medianoche del 9-10 de noviembre, así como con un acuerdo que deja a la región sin una paz clara, sostenible y duradera. Fue un acuerdo lo suficientemente débil como para mantener una tensa coexistencia sin una base fiable para una paz más duradera.

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Justice for Artsakh

The six weeks of bloody armed conflict that occurred a few weeks ago in Artsakh- Armenian name of Nagorno -Karabakh- ended with a ceasefire, in effect as of midnight November 9-10, as well as with a deal that leaves the region short of a clear and sustainable and long-lasting peace. It was an arrangement loose enough to maintain a tense coexistence with no reliable foundation for more durable peace.

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MECC in the EPP - EU Parliament webinar about Beirut after the Blast

Dr. Michel Abs: Bleeding Lebanon is in need of all sort of support

Dr. Michel Abs, MECC Secretary General, participated in a webinar organized by the EPP Group - Intercultural and Religious Dialogue Unit in the European Parliament, under the topic of “Lebanon after the Beirut seaport explosion”. During this webinar, Dr. Abs delivered a speech about the political and economic situation in Lebanon, the blast’s repercussions and the MECC disaster relief work.

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The Community of the Beatitudes is sowing hope in Beirut

Father Rachad Jaber: Our hope is to live the values of love, Brotherhood, tolerance and supporting others

We felt the monastery building shaking, and we got bombarded by phone calls, no one knew what happened until we learned about the disaster on TV. We started to receive videos on our mobile phones; we could not believe the horror and destruction scenes!

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MECC continues its humanitarian mission in the wounded Beirut

Three months following the Beirut Blast, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) pursues its disaster relief work on the field. Therefore, the Department of Service and Relief - Diakonia provided a new batch of relief supplies to the member Churches, to be distributed accordingly to the poorest and most in need families.

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The Syriac Catholic Church tends to the wounds of its parishioners after the catastrophe of the Beirut Blast on the 4th of August

More than a hundred days have past, after the Beirut Blast, and pain is still dominant on the Lebanese ground: Homeless families, unsafe homes, unavailable jobs, schools and hospitals still underequipped... A devastating collapse is reflected in a rise in the prices of food and necessary items.

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Investigations into the Beirut Blast are still inaccurate

What is new about it?

A 350-page report detailing the probable causes of the blast and those responsible for allowing it to occur, has been handed to the public prosecutor’s office but not made public. It drew on the investigations executed by Lebanon’s Intelligence Information Branch which is part of the Internal Security Forces.

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Después de la explosión de Beirut, la música se dosifica para aliviar el sufrimiento de los afectados

Tania Kassis: Siempre debemos aferrarnos a la esperanza... Estoy segura de que mañana será un día mejor

Tres meses después de la explosión, los libaneses siguen hundidos en su tragedia como resultado de este desastre, que fue un golpe fatal que destruyó sus vidas y su futuro en segundos.

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El Comité Ecuménico para el socorro de Beirut sigue coordinando el trabajo de socorro y de campo

Dr. Michel Abs: esta experiencia es única en la región

El Comité Ecuménico para el socorro de Beirut celebró su reunión ordinaria virtual para hacer un seguimiento del proceso de socorro que el Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio (MECC) está dirigiendo en cooperación con representantes de las iglesias miembros, junto con un equipo de los diversos departamentos del Consejo.

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MECC is implementing awareness raising activities as precautions from the Coronavirus in Syria

As a part of its ongoing humanitarian work to develop health awareness among members of the society, the Middle East Council of Churches has carried out awareness-raising activities on how to prevent infectious diseases and to take precautions against the Coronavirus.

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Following the Beirut blast, music doses to ease the suffering of the affected

Tania Kassis: We should always hold on to hope... I am sure tomorrow will be a better day

Three months after the blast, the Lebanese are still sinking in their tragedy as a result of a disaster, which was a fatal blow that destroyed their lives and future in seconds. Their physical and psychological health was a calamity at a time when the country was already suffering from crucial crises. Ever since that fateful day, Beiruties continue to face great shock and depression, that is interpreted into painful psychological disorders and severe anger and despair; in addition to permanent health problems.

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The Ecumenical Committee for the relief of Beirut is still coordinating the relief and field work

Dr. Michel Abs: this experience is unique in the region

The Ecumenical Committee for the relief of Beirut held its virtual regular meeting in order to follow up on the relief process that the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) is leading in cooperation with representatives of the Member Churches, along with a team from the council’s various departments. The meeting was chaired for the first time by Dr. Michel Abs, the new MECC Secretary General, who praised this Ecumenical experience.

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Beirut una historia de esperanza

El texto original fue publicado en MECC del 11 de noviembre de 2020. Traducción y publicación por Maronitas.org con la autorización expresa y petición de The Middle East Council of Churches.

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En el Día Nacional de los Diáconos un saludo de la Iglesia Protestante Holandesa, titulado: ¡Beirut una historia de esperanza!

La Iglesia Protestante Holandesa celebró, el sábado 7 de noviembre de 2020, el Día Nacional de los Diáconos, con la participación virtual de un grupo de diáconos de diferentes regiones de los Países Bajos. El programa de la celebración incluyó la proyección del documental «Beirut una historia de esperanza», que es una producción conjunta de Kerk In Actie y del Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio, como homenaje a los heridos de Beirut y a sus sufridos ciudadanos por la explosión de Beirut del 4 de agosto de 2020.

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Los directores de cine libaneses rinden homenaje a las víctimas de la explosión de Beirut y una nueva iniciativa salvará al sector educativo libanés

Se ha estrenado una serie de 15 cortometrajes que describen lo que ocurrió el 4 de agosto. Los directores se centraron en los relatos de los supervivientes y las historias de las víctimas caídas. Varios artistas y cineastas colaboraron en este proyecto, para inmortalizar la memoria de las víctimas de la explosión de Beirut: «Contamos sus historias para que no sean olvidadas».

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