Libya: UN and partners launch appeal for urgent life-saving assistance in a complex emergency

Libya: UN and partners launch appeal for urgent life-saving assistance in a complex emergency

New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): The United Nations and humanitarian agencies in Libya on Monday issued an urgent appeal for $10.7 million to meet life-saving emergency assistance for close to 80,000 people located within the Libyan city of Sirte until the end of the year.

by IBNS September 20, 2016

Govt rescues captive Indians from Libya, confirms Swaraj

Govt rescues captive Indians from Libya, confirms Swaraj

New Delhi, Sept 15 (IBNS): Two Indians held captive in Libya have been rescued by the government, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Thursday

by IBNS September 15, 2016

Libya: UN envoy calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Oil Crescent area

Libya: UN envoy calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Oil Crescent area

New York, Sept 13 (Just Earth News): Expressing grave concerns over recent fighting in Libya's Oil Crescent area, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the country and the head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler called on military forces that moved into the area to immediately stop fighting and refrain from any further military escalation.

by IBNS September 13, 2016

Libya: Security Council authorizes operations to disrupt migrant smuggling

Libya: Security Council authorizes operations to disrupt migrant smuggling

New York, Oct 10 (IBNS): Acting to help save the threatened lives of migrants or of victims of human trafficking and to disrupt criminal enterprises operating on the high-seas off the coast of Libya, the United Nations Security Council on Friday authorized for one year operations by the European Union (EU) and individual countries to inspect and or seize vessels of suspected of people smuggling in the Mediterranean.

by IBNS October 10, 2015

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