Hi jay, As I write this, a team of relief workers from the American Refugee Committee is traveling in Libya, assessing humanitarian needs. Violence continues. Hundreds of thousands have fled the country, scared for their lives, while up to 100,000 are displaced within Libya. When the team visited border crossing points, they saw displaced people sleeping under makeshift shelters made of blankets and twine. On March 17, the UN announced Resolution 1973, which authorizes a ‘no-fly zone’ designed to prohibit the ongoing violence directed by Muammar Qaddafi against rebel forces. Coalition forces have been enforcing the no-fly zone since last week. Eric James – ARC’s Director of Program Development – is leading the team’s efforts and meeting with partners on the ground. “As the fighting continues to escalate, we are concerned that the situation could quickly deteriorate for civilians caught in the crisis,” said James. “The American Refugee Committee is ready to assist the people who are in need – to make sure they have access to services and to help them recover from this crisis.” We’ll keep you updated on further developments and the team’s work. Sincerely, - Daniel Daniel Wordsworth
President, American Refugee Committee
P.S. If you'd like to support our emergency response efforts, please consider making a donation.
P.P.S. Here's some more in-depth information on the crisis:  | 
No comments:
Post a Comment