Libya-Tunisia border crisis

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

  • 2011_03_08_tunisia-libya_border_Sarah_Harrison_00.jpgImages from the ACT assessment mission of the Libya-Tunisia border crisis.
  • 2011_03_08_tunisia-libya_border_Sarah_Harrison_01.jpgImages from the ACT assessment mission of the Libya-Tunisia border crisis.
  • 2011_03_08_tunisia-libya_border_Sarah_Harrison_02.jpgImages from the ACT assessment mission of the Libya-Tunisia border crisis.
  • 2011_03_08_tunisia-libya_border_Sarah_Harrison_03.jpgImages from the ACT assessment mission of the Libya-Tunisia border crisis.
  • 2011_03_08_tunisia-libya_border_Sarah_Harrison_04.jpgImages from the ACT assessment mission of the Libya-Tunisia border crisis.
  • 2011_03_08_tunisia-libya_border_Sarah_Harrison_05.jpgImages from the ACT assessment mission of the Libya-Tunisia border crisis.
  • 2011_03_08_tunisia-libya_border_Sarah_Harrison_06.jpgImages from the ACT assessment mission of the Libya-Tunisia border crisis.

ACT has sent an assessment team to the Tunisia-Libya border area where many thousands are fleeing the violence in Libya. The team is looking at satisfying any needs that are not covered by other agencies already in the field. A coordinated response by ACT members is being considered.

The situation is very unpredictable. While the focus is currently on the border future requirements depending on how the humanitarian requirements evolve are also being considered. Access to Libya remains a crucial issue.

Currently, a high priority is assisting migrant workers and other third country nationals inside Libya, as well as those on the borders, who wish to leave to return to their countries of origin.

The humanitarian situation in Libya and in neighbouring countries remains extremely worrying.