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Université Saint Joseph de Beyrouth

Beirut port explosion : 11 universities sign a public letter

‘We, the presidents of the undersigned 11 universities, have witnessed the devastation to our beloved capital city of Beirut with great pain and growing concern. We have seen the hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, including many among our own communities. Our universities have sustained and absorbed serious damages to many of our campuses and hospitals and the homes of our people. Yet, we have also seen this destruction countered by the magnificent, inspirational examples of our physicians, nurses, and staff members in the hospitals, as well as our students, faculty members, alumni, and staff who are mobilizing to help the wounded, pickup debris in the streets, offer shelter to those who have lost their homes, and help search for those many unfortunates still trapped under the rubble.’

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Read the full lettre from the website of USJ

The letter is signed by :

The American University of Beirut
Université Saint Joseph de Beyrouth
Beirut Arab University
Université la Sagesse
Lebanese American University
Haigazian University
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
Notre Dame University-Louaize
lslamic University of Lebanon
University of Balamand
Antonine University

» Nous, soussignés, les présidents des 11 universités, avons été témoins de la dévastation de notre capitale bien-aimée Beyrouth, avec une grande douleur et une inquiétude croissante. Nous avons vu des centaines de morts et des milliers de blessés, dont beaucoup appartiennent à nos propres communautés. Nos universités ont subi de graves dommages dans nombre de nos campus et hôpitaux et dans les foyers de ceux qui travaillent avec nous. Pourtant, nous avons également vu que cette destruction due à la déflagration a été contrée par les exemples magnifiques de nos médecins, infirmières et membres du personnel des hôpitaux, ainsi que de nos étudiants, membres du corps professoral, anciens élèves et personnel qui se mobilisent pour aider les blessés, enlever les débris et les dégâts dans les rues, offrir un abri à ceux qui ont perdu leur maison et aider à rechercher ces nombreuses personnes enterrées vivantes ou mortes sous les décombres. « 

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Lire la lettre intégrale sur le site de l’USJ

La lettre a été signée par :

The American University of Beirut
Université Saint Joseph de Beyrouth
Beirut Arab University
Université la Sagesse
Lebanese American University
Haigazian University
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
Notre Dame University-Louaize
lslamic University of Lebanon
University of Balamand
Antonine University

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