Rapports

(New York: 10 October, 2011): I am extremely concerned by the impact on civilians of intense fighting in and around Sirte. Thousands of people have had to flee. There is no electricity, and drinking water, food…

Deadly Explosive Remnants of War in Libya Libya faces a significant Mine and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) threat following the recent conflict, there are serious humanitarian challenges due to Unexploded and Abandoned Ordnance, newly laid Landmines,…

07 Oct 2011 14:39 Source: Reuters // Reuters Civilians leave besieged city as fighters advance Dozens of fighters and civilians wounded in fighting (Adds colour and quotes from commander) By Rania El Gamal and Tim Gaynor SIRTE, Libya, Oct 7 (Reuters)…

Reference: IP/11/1165 Brussels, 07 October 2011 - Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva has called to respect international humanitarian law and allow civilians caught up in the conflict in Sirte to leave the Libyan city safely. The Commissioner for International Cooperation,…

7 October 2011 – With the battle in Sirte between Libya’s new rulers and loyalists of the ousted government of Colonel Muammar al-Qadhafi approaching its end, the United Nations today called on all parties to respect…

As a result of the civil war unleashed by Colonel Gaddafi against his own citizens, the security situation in Libya is still precarious. This applies in particular to the securing of arms, munitions and to the…

Tripoli/Washington, D.C. – More than 600 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa are effectively stranded at a port just outside the Libyan capital, and have been left to fend for themselves by Libyan authorities. Despite repeated attacks, harassment,…

Highlights ・ As of 30 September, a total of 706,073 migrants crossed Libya’s borders.* This figure includes 310,655 TCNs, which represent 45% of total crossings. Movements still continue, with another 9,009 migrants (666 TCNs) crossing the…

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES Concern over medical care in Sirte, as fighting continues About 90 per cent attendance in schools in eastern areas, psychosocial support needed More than 1,200 African migrants evacuated from IOM transit centre in Sabha to Chad Protection…

All parties to Libya’s armed conflict must act to spare civilians and ensure that urgently needed supplies can be delivered safely to Sirte, Amnesty International said today amid reports that the humanitarian situation in the coastal…