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30 Azerbaijanis evacuated from Lebanon

19 July 2006 [12:50] - TODAY.AZ
"Israel is still bombing the Lebanese territories at intervals.

"All foreign nationals are fleeing the country due to the tense situation in the country," Azerbaijan's honored consul in Lebanon Nazih Gassub told the APA exclusively.

The consul said about thirty Azerbaijanis, mainly women and children have been evacuated to Syria, Dubai and northern Lebanon.

Mr.Gassub also said the consulate is doing all it can to ensure safety of Azerbaijanis, "However, we cannot contact most Azerbaijani families due to the telecommunication disorder caused by the bombings."

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