Caretaker Minister of Information, Engineer Ziad Makary, on Monday received in his office at the Ministry, a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross in Lebanon, which included: Roy Chidiac from the ICRC’s Press Office, and the ICRC Lebanon’s Political Advisor, Shawki Amine Eddine.
On emerging, Eddine explained: “The visit came at the request of the Minister of Information, with the aim of coordinating preparations that are in line with the national emergency preparedness plan in Lebanon.’
He pointed out that they have identified 3 points that will be worked on in the future, including holding courses with the journalistic body in Lebanon with the aim of training them on international humanitarian law, how to protect themselves when covering armed conflicts on the ground, as well as their safety obligations.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon