Lebanese Am­bassador, Mr Maher Kheir, has called for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon in the country's ongoing conflict which has left over 11,000 people dead and about 1.5 million displaced.

He noted that the ongoing war was affecting many Lebanese who continue to suffer from the horrors of the current predicament and urged peace.

He made the call during the 5th edition of the Humanitarian Awards Global in Accra where he received the "Outstanding Voice of Impact Ambassador" Award.

In attendance were the Leba­nese Ambassaor, members of the diplomatic community, heads of corporations, celebrated individ­uals, NGOs, volunteer leaders among others.