Archive for April 24th, 2019

24/04/2019

Libya: Thousands Seek Shelter in Health Clinics from Tripoli Fighting – World Health Organization

Human Wrongs Watch

Nearly three weeks since fighting began near the Libyan capital Tripoli, the UN health agency warned on Tuesday [23 April 2019] that “large numbers” of people are sheltering in medical clinics, while civilians continue to be killed or injured, and refugees and migrants remain exposed to clashes.

UNOCHA/Giles Clarke | Former Parliament Speakers Chamber in Tripoli, Libya.

“The latest figure as of last night is 264 dead and 1,266 wounded”, World Health Organization (WHO) spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic told journalists.

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