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A full evacuation of the town of Kawkaba of its displaced residents within 24 hours... what are the details?

22 March, 2026.Lebanon.1 sources

Key Takeaways

Mayor Elie Abu Nohola announced full evacuation of Kokba's displaced within 24 hours.
Families have 24 hours to organize before evacuation is implemented.
Kokba in Hasbaya District, Lebanon, is the evacuation site.

Announcement and timeline

Kokba: Elie Abu Nohola, the mayor of Kokba in the Hasbaya District, announced that it was decided to evacuate the town completely of the displaced, giving families 24 hours to organize their affairs before implementing the measure.

“Full evacuation of the town of Kokba of the displaced within 24 hours”

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Rationale and safety

Abu Nohola pointed out that the decision came out of concern for the safety of the residents, stressing that the operation is aimed at protecting citizens and preventing any potential danger, and that the municipality, in coordination with the state, will seek to secure shelter centers for families in need of assistance, or leave the option to residents to arrange their places of residence themselves.

He added that he knows this decision is inhumane, but it will be implemented by 4:00 PM on Monday.

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