The second Brazilian Air Force (FAB) flight to repatriate Brazilians from Lebanon arrived in Brazil this Tuesday (8). A group of 227 passengersbeing 49 children (lap seven), landed at 6:58 am at the São Paulo Air Base (BASP), in Guarulhos (SP).
The aircraft took off from Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday (7), and made a technical stop in Lisbon, Portugal. Three animals pets were also on the flight.
According to the federal government, 456 people and six pets have already been removed of Lebanon through the “Cedar Roots” operation. The and the repatriates were .
This time, the aircraft took to Lebanon a donation of medical and hospital supplies requested by local authorities. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other emergency goods must be transported on upcoming flights.
In the operation crew, there is a multidisciplinary team with three doctors, two nurses and two psychologists to guarantee reception and assistance.
Itamaraty informed on Monday (7), in a note, that it continues to be in contact with Brazilians and their families who wish to leave Lebanon through the Brazilian Embassy in Beirut. The organization of flights depends on the security conditions on the ground.
“The Brazilian government reiterates its warning for everyone to follow the security guidelines of local authorities and, for those who have the resources to do so, to try to leave Lebanese territory by their own means. Beirut airport continues to operate, mainly with regular flights from the Lebanese company Middle Eastern Airlines”, adds the note.
