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UNHCR chief applauds Egypt, calls for humanitarian access to Libya
1 Apr 2011 High Commissioner António Guterres thanks Egypt for helping people fleeing Libya, calls for humanitarian access to those in need inside the country. -
Some 2,000 people flee from Tripoli by boat to Italy and Malta
29 Mar 2011 For the first time since conflict erupted in Libya, hundreds of people have been fleeing by boat from Tripoli in recent days to Italy and Malta. -
Fighting in eastern Libya leaves thousands internally displaced
22 Mar 2011 Libyans arriving in Egypt at the weekend said civilians have been seeking shelter with host families as well as in schools and university buildings. -
As airstrikes start, UNHCR continues to prepare for exodus from Libya
21 Mar 2011 As aircraft bombed Libyan military targets and imposed a no-fly zone over the North African country, hundreds of Libyans joined foreigners fleeing to Egypt. -
UNHCR prepares for possible massive influx to Egypt from Libya
18 Mar 2011 The UN refugee agency says it is ready to work with the Egyptian government to prepare for a massive influx of people fleeing the violence in Libya. -
UNHCR fears civilians prevented from fleeing Libya amid fighting
15 Mar 2011 The UN refugee agency reiterates calls for safe passage for all civilians fleeing the violence in Libya; additional 90 evacuation flights planned. -
UNHCR says evacuation flights not keeping pace with arrivals from Libya
11 Mar 2011 UNHCR says evacuation flights for migrant workers and other foreigners fleeing Libya are not keeping pace with the number of people crossing borders. -
UNHCR and IOM seek continued momentum in international humanitarian efforts as fighting in Libya escalates
9 Mar 2011 The heads of the UN refugee agency and the International Organization for Migration call for continued international help as people flee Libya. -
Sub-Saharan Africans fleeing Libya report serious intimidation, violence
8 Mar 2011 With more than 200,000 people having fled Libya, there are increasing reports of intimidation and violence against sub-Saharan Africans.