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22 Aug 2011 05:00 Rebels take over Green Square, call it "Martyrs Square" Resistance to rebels evaporates Two Gaddafi sons detained (Edits, adds details) By Missy Ryan TRIPOLI, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Jubilant rebel fighters swept into the heart of Tripoli…
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports it is working to evacuate a growing number of migrants in need of help in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. IOM says people, trapped in Tripoli because of fighting…
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS Since August 13, forces loyal to Muammar Qadhafi and opposition forces have fought for control of Zawiyah, 50 km west of Tripoli, according to international media. The heavy fighting has closed the highway at Zawiyah,…
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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,…
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Troops Stormed Room Where Demonstrators Hid, Town Residents Say (New York, August 19, 2011) – Libyan government forces appear to have executed 10 protesters following an anti-government demonstration in the town of Bani Walid on May 28,…
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IOM is working to evacuate the growing number of migrants in need of help in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. The Organization has received several requests to evacuate foreign nationals in Tripoli who are increasingly vulnerable and now…
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Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières began its activities in Libya on February 25, 2011. MSF teams are currently providing medical assistance in Misrata, Benghazi, Zintan and Yefren. Misrata: Treating Direct and Indirect Victims of War Five months after…
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Tripoli/Benghazi/Geneva (ICRC) – Over the past few days, intensified fighting has resulted in a rapid deterioration in the humanitarian situation in and around Brega, Al Zawiya, Gharyan, Sabratha and near Misrata. The ICRC is deeply concerned…
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The first batch of China’s emergency humanitarian aid will arrive in Benghazi of Libya on 19th, August, 2011. The Red Cross Society of China will provide about 50 million yuan relief materials to Libya during the Islamic…
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BENGHAZI, 18 August 2011 (IRIN) - As conflicting reports come in of rebel advances on the Libyan capital Tripoli, civil society organizations and international NGOs in the rebel capital, Benghazi, are trying to help vulnerable people…
