Nabatieh residents mourn during Ashura as conflict death toll rises
Residents of Nabatieh, Lebanon mourned during Ashura ceremonies on Wednesday despite the city's devastation from recent Israeli airstrikes. Approximately 200 people participated in the event, which historically attracts 30,000 attendees, as the community grapples with over 3,900 casualties in the ongoing conflict. 'This year Ashura has a special meaning to us,' lamented 50-year-old Ismail Yaghi.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 08:05 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 09:20 UTC
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