18/04/2011
UK To Aid Libyan Civilians
The UK International Development Secretary has pledged new funding to aid evacuation in war-torn Libya.
Speaking to the BBC, Andrew Mitchell said the money would help migrant workers trapped in the city of Misrata.
As the unrest in Libya continues, residents and aid workers have reported a major lack of food, power, water and medicine.
Thousands of migrant workers from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia are reported to be the worst affected.
Britain will help fund evacuation in ships chartered by the International Organisation for Migration.
Minister Mitchell will address the humanitarian situation in Libya at the UN meeting in New York.
(BMcN)
Speaking to the BBC, Andrew Mitchell said the money would help migrant workers trapped in the city of Misrata.
As the unrest in Libya continues, residents and aid workers have reported a major lack of food, power, water and medicine.
Thousands of migrant workers from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia are reported to be the worst affected.
Britain will help fund evacuation in ships chartered by the International Organisation for Migration.
Minister Mitchell will address the humanitarian situation in Libya at the UN meeting in New York.
(BMcN)
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