Informes

Violence erupted in Libya in February 2011 after peaceful protesters, demonstrating against the detention of a prominent human rights lawyer, were fired upon by Muammar Gaddafi’s forces. Thousands of Libyans subsequently rose up against the dictator’s…

KEY DEVELOPMENTS On July 21, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) reported that ongoing emergency food assistance provided by WFP and other relief agencies in recent months has resulted in improved food security in Misratah, although WFP…

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • Water supply at risk due to lack of maintenance, fuel and spare parts. • Shortages of medicines and medical supplies become more critical as conflict continues. • Limited access to cash prevents families from buying…

Overview of the Situation in Libya After more than 40 years of Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi’s leadership, the unrest spreading throughout the Arab world erupted in Libya in mid-February 2011. After living for decades under Gaddafi’s authoritarian regime,…

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed to the international community to support the efforts of his special envoy tasked with helping to resolve the crisis in Libya to have both parties engage in direct talks. “Finding a political…

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • Explosive Remnants of War in conflict areas are putting civilian lives at risk; several casualties have been reported. • Cash shortages prevent people from buying adequate food supplies from markets. • Urgent health needs, due to…

(Misrata, Libya, 14 July 2011): The United Nations has completed its second inter-agency humanitarian assessment mission to the port city of Misrata, which had seen some of the worst fighting over the past months during the…

This report outlines key observations and recommendations of the second United Nations Inter-Agency Mission to Misrata, Libya (11-14 July). The mission was coordinated with INGOs operating in Misrata, and the Mission Report reflects information provided by…

By Christopher Tidey BENGAZHI, Libya, 12 July 2011 – After months of media coverage of the conflict in Libya, one could be forgiven for thinking that the country is devoid of children. The vast majority of images…

Reporting period (30 June - 11 July 2011) Highlights: The situation in Libya continues to be volatile. Anti-government forces push towards Tripoli continues slowly with some advances recorded in the western mountains. Slight advances have also been reported…