Two mn people affected by Libyan violence: UN
5 Sept 2014 5:36 AM IST
The UN humanitarian agency estimates that the deteriorating security situation in Libya has affected nearly two million people across the north African country, a United Nations spokesman said. ‘The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says that the deteriorating security situation has spread from the Tripoli International Airport and vicinities to other areas in the country,’ Xinhua quoted UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric as saying Wednesday.
‘Although the humanitarian information available is limited, an estimated two million people have been affected by the conflict,’ Dujarric said.
The spokesman noted that UN agencies and national partners are assessing the humanitarian needs and have identified fuel, water, power, protection, hygiene services, health care and support to migrants as key priorities for immediate response.
‘The Libyan government, the Libyan Red Crescent Society, some local and international organisations are seeking to respond to humanitarian needs but their efforts have been affected by the lack of resources and access,’ Dujarric added. ‘Most organisations are operating from Tunisia.’
‘Although the humanitarian information available is limited, an estimated two million people have been affected by the conflict,’ Dujarric said.
The spokesman noted that UN agencies and national partners are assessing the humanitarian needs and have identified fuel, water, power, protection, hygiene services, health care and support to migrants as key priorities for immediate response.
‘The Libyan government, the Libyan Red Crescent Society, some local and international organisations are seeking to respond to humanitarian needs but their efforts have been affected by the lack of resources and access,’ Dujarric added. ‘Most organisations are operating from Tunisia.’
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