Informes

One year after the resumption of the armed conflict in Tripoli, and at a time when the humanitarian situation in Libya continues to deteriorate due to further military escalation and the spreading of the Covid-19 virus,…

HIGHLIGHTS As of 26 April 2020, there are 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Libya, including two deaths. 1,000 Tunisian workers stranded on the Libyan/Tunisian border were repatriated. Libyan authorities are putting plans in place to repatriate Libyans…

Population movement As of 24 April, 3,078 refugees and migrants have been registered as rescued/intercepted at sea by the Libyan Coast Guard and disembarked in Libya. So far this year, 809 persons of concern to UNHCR mainly…

INTRODUCTION The impact of the infectious disease COVID-19 is expected to heighten protection concerns and other needs across Libya, especially for at-risk population groups. The country is in its ninth year of instability and conflict, which has…

New York, NY, April 24, 2020 — As the violence in Libya escalates by the day, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is warning that attacks on health care and civilian infrastructure are not only adding to…

'One Neighbourhood: CARE’s humanitarian response in Tripoli' is the second in a series of case studies showcasing examples of humanitarian projects operating effectively in complex urban environments. The case study examines CARE's 'One Neighbourhood' project in Tripoli,…

Highlights In 2020, around half a million children were put at risk while over 300,000 people were internally displaced as a result of attacks on different public facilities. Between January and March, seven schools were damaged while…

United Nations Information Service in Geneva - 23 April 2020 Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva and moderator: Good morning everybody, thank you for being with us for this press conference on…

INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health emergency that requires effective immediate action by governments and individuals. Countries throughout the world are taking unprecedented steps to respond to the threats posed by this deadly virus. Swift,…

In Libya, ongoing heavy fighting has raised concerns yet further, about the likely devastating impact of the new coronavirus on people there, particularly those repeatedly forced to flee violence. The development follows a renewed military push by…