Libya: 'Corpses Lying in Streets of Misrata'
Civilians evacuated from Misrata, which has seen fierce fighting between government and opposition forces, have described the humanitarian situation there as grim, saying families are barely able to find enough food and water, medical treatment is hard to access, and corpses are lying in the streets.
Forces opposed to Muammar al-Gaddafi.
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Libya:
Some Aid Reaching Misrata, But Needs Still High
UNIRIN, 10 May 2011
More aid has arrived in the western Libyan city of Misrata, with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delivering medical supplies, spare parts to repair water and… Read more »
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Libya:
Fighting in Mountains Leaves Refugees Stranded
UNIRIN, 9 May 2011
Clashes between government and opposition forces in the Western Mountains region of Libya have blocked access to thousands of fleeing civilians, aggravating the humanitarian… Read more »
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Libya:
UN Calls for Halt in Fighting to Allow Delivery of Aid
UN News, 9 May 2011
Civilians continue to be attacked during the conflict in Libya despite repeated requests from the international community that parties to the conflict refrain from targeting… Read more »
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Libya:
Desperation and Hope Amongst Misrata Wounded
AI London, 10 May 2011
That illusion of normality was quickly shattered the following morning during hospital visits, where the wounded from other parts of Libya were receiving treatment. Read more »
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Libya:
Boat Carrying 600 Sinks Off Tripoli
UNHCR, 3 May 2011
Early last Friday, a boat carrying people fleeing Libya broke up shortly after departing Tripoli. Relatives of those onboard say the vessel was carrying around 600 people. Read more »