Reports

THE CONTEXT Since violence erupted in Libya in February 2011, more than 606,800 migrants have fled to neighbouring countries: over 271,000 into Tunisia, more than 195,000 into Egypt, 76,000 into Niger, some 14,000 into Algeria, 48,000 to…

Reporting period (11 – 31 July 2011) Highlights: In the days between the 26-29 July, the anti-government forces in the western mountain region near the Tunisian border launched one of its largest campaigns thus far. Opposition and government…

MISRATA [ACTED News] -- ACTED has recently entered into agreement with the UK-based organisation Shelterbox to aid with the distribution of 150 shelterboxes and 50 school kits to the population of the war torn city of…

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • Protection issues and rising vulnerabilities are key concerns in conflict-affected areas. • Psychosocial support needs grow as the conflict continues. • Vaccines are being delivered throughout Libya. More are reportedly needed to keep coverage at…

By Christopher Tidey BENGHAZI, Libya, 26 July 2011 – Aisha and Aya in Benghazi, Hassan in Al-Bayda and Haya from Nalut all tell me the same thing: They want to go back to school. In fact, virtually…

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…

War's effects are often hardest on children, and the conflict in Libya is proving no exception. In this rebel stronghold, efforts are being made to help children cope. Life in camps A group of children play a pick-up…

Listen to the news. New Security Council President pushes resolution protecting schools and hospitals The UN Security Council President for the month of July says he will propose a resolution to protect schools and hospitals in places of…

(The Nafusa Mountains, Libya /New York, 1 July 2011): The United Nations today concluded its first inter-agency mission inside the Nafusa Mountains in Libya. The UN team visited the towns of Wazin and Nalut on Thursday…