Reports

Unlawful Strikes on Medical Clinic (Benghazi, April 11, 2011) – Attacks by Libyan government forces in the western city of Misrata have endangered civilians and targeted a medical clinic in violation of international law, Human Rights Watch…

Residents say Gaddafi forces target remote mountain area They describe shelling, threats of rape, wells destroyed Libyan officials deny attacking civilians By Tarek Amara DEHIBA, Tunisia, April 10 (Reuters) - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces are shelling homes, poisoning wells…

This report is produced by OCHA Libya in collaboration with humanitarian partners, covering the period of 5 to 7 April. The next report will be issued on or around 10 April. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES · The United Nations and…

Analysis Brief April 7, 2011 Author: Jayshree Bajoria, Senior Staff Writer As debate continues on the scope and objectives of the international coalition's mission in Libya and whether it should arm rebels fighting Muammar al-Qaddafi's rule, policymakers and others…

Rebels tanks were advancing on oil port of Brega Younes says two military trainers from Qatar in Libya (Adds details, quotes, background) By Alexander Dziadosz BENGHAZI, Libya, April 7 (Reuters) - The head of rebel forces in eastern…

The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is an authoritarian regime with a population of approximately 6.3 million, ruled by Colonel Mu'ammar al-Qadhafi since 1969. The country's governing principles are derived predominantly from al-Qadhafi's Green Book…

As a result of the recent and ongoing fighting in Libya, weapon contamination represents a major hazard for the country's civilian population, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said today. "We are extremely worried about…

Libyan People Should Know About Oil and Gas Exports (New York, April 6, 2011) – Reports that opposition forces in Libya will begin exporting crude oil from areas under their control raise concerns about the transparency of…

(New York, 6 April 2011): United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos expressed serious concern about the dire humanitarian situation in Misrata, Libya. Misrata, a city of 300,000 people, has been the…