The crisis in Libya continues to grow worrisome as violent fighting has caused over 350,000 people to leave the country, according to IOM and UNHCR. Hostilities continue in several locations including Mistrata, Ajdabiyah and Zintan, where protection of civilians and humanitarian needs are of utmost importance. The number of...
On 22 March, the Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya briefed Member States in Geneva on the humanitarian situation. UNHCR and IOM also presented updates on their respective programme and priorities. At the meeting, concern was expressed over the humanitarian impact of the ongoing hostilities.
It was recognized that there was...
Pursuant to Security Council Resolution 1973, on 19 March, an international coalition launched air strikes on Libyan Government forces. Media sources have reported that French jets who fired the first shots have hit government tanks and armoured vehicles on the road to the west of Benghazi. US and British warships and...
On 17 March the Security Council adopted resolution 1973 (2011) which authorizes the use of force in Libya to protect civilians from attack, specifically in the eastern city of Benghazi, which Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi has reportedly said he will storm tonight to end a revolt against his regime.
On 16 March, the UN...
On 14 March, the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) for Libya, Mr. Rashid Khalikov, visited the town of Az Zawiyah. He noted the heavy military presence and observed that more than 24 buildings in the centre of Az Zawiyah have been destroyed. The majority of shops were closed. There was no noticeable commercial activity and no...
24 March 2011 - 8:10pmThe crisis in Libya continues to grow worrisome as violent fighting has caused over 350,000 people to leave the country, according to IOM and UNHCR. Hostilities continue in several locations including Mistrata, Ajdabiyah and Zintan, where protection of civilians and humanitarian needs are of utmost importance. The number of...
23 March 2011 - 2:22pmOn 22 March, the Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya briefed Member States in Geneva on the humanitarian situation. UNHCR and IOM also presented updates on their respective programme and priorities. At the meeting, concern was expressed over the humanitarian impact of the ongoing hostilities. It was recognized that there was...
21 March 2011 - 1:39pmPursuant to Security Council Resolution 1973, on 19 March, an international coalition launched air strikes on Libyan Government forces. Media sources have reported that French jets who fired the first shots have hit government tanks and armoured vehicles on the road to the west of Benghazi. US and British warships and...
18 March 2011 - 10:24amOn 17 March the Security Council adopted resolution 1973 (2011) which authorizes the use of force in Libya to protect civilians from attack, specifically in the eastern city of Benghazi, which Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi has reportedly said he will storm tonight to end a revolt against his regime. On 16 March, the UN...
16 March 2011 - 11:53pmOn 14 March, the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) for Libya, Mr. Rashid Khalikov, visited the town of Az Zawiyah. He noted the heavy military presence and observed that more than 24 buildings in the centre of Az Zawiyah have been destroyed. The majority of shops were closed. There was no noticeable commercial activity and no...