The United Nations warns of a possible humanitarian catastrophe in Libya in the event of the outbreak of military operations in Sirte.
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Tripoli, 15 October 2020 (LANA) - The United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has expressed concern about the
fragile situation and the potential humanitarian catastrophe in Libya
in the event that the current escalation and mobilization around
Sirte develops into military operations.
United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric, citing the UN office,
said that the lives of more than 125,000 people in and around Sirte
are in great danger.
Dujarric indicated, in the daily press conference, that the number of
cases of Covid-19 disease has increased dramatically throughout
Libya, with nearly 45,000 cases and 656 deaths confirmed, as of
Tuesday.
Dujarric said health systems have been affected by the closure of
health facilities, due to lack of resources and sickness of staff. In
addition, fuel shortages and power cuts have affected the performance
of health services, and a quick survey, recently conducted in the
capital, Tripoli, found that 54 health facilities are currently
operating out of 92 that were operating throughout the country before
the pandemic.
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