Libya Crisis: Update

30/03/2011

Latest UN reports indicate that more than 376,485 people have fled Libya to neighboring countries Egypt and Tunisia while another 80,000 have been internally displaced since the beginning of the internal conflict which has beset that country.

Despite the establishment of a “no-fly zone”, conflict continues in Libya as Muammar Gaddafi’s government forces continue to clash with opposition forces. The escalating violence has severely disrupted access to medical care and food supply lines provided by relief organizations. Increases in food prices and the lack of water, fuel and electricity have also deepened the nature of the crisis and created a greater demand for aid agencies to come lend a hand.

Recognizing the scale of this crisis and the magnitude of growing humanitarian needs in the region, the members of the HUMANITARIAN COALITION are doing their part to bring emergency assistance to the people directly affected by the conflict.  This effort is conducted in close collaboration with other aid agencies in the intervention areas.  

To find out exactly what the members of the HUMANITARIAN COALITION are doing to respond to the situation, or to make a donation to support their efforts, please visit their websites at the links below:

March 28, 2011: updates on humanitarian assistance in Libya