Family Members Killed as Civilians Flee Libya’s Sirte
Bombings killed at least three members of a family including a child, near the Libyan city of Sirte, where civilians trying to flee the fighting between loyalist forces and interim government Muammar Gaddafi.
Officials doctors say the car struck the family on Saturday, he stopped in traffic when driving out of the besieged city of Mr Gaddafi. It is not clear which side began to explode.
Meanwhile, a team from the International Committee of the Red Cross has finally gained entry Saturday in Sirte. Hichem Khadraoui, who headed the ICRC's operations, said Ibn Sina Hospital is low on medical supplies, and is in "desperate need" of oxygen.
ICRC said his team delivered medical supplies, such as dressing kits, body bags and 400 liters of fuel for the generator to run the hospital. The Red Cross said the Sirte is a "compelling needs" with drinking water, hygiene items and food supply, especially in baby food.
Sirte is one of the holdouts who remain loyal to former leader. National Affairs Council Transitional several weeks engaged in intense confrontation with Gaddafi well-armed followers.
On Thursday, the Red Cross said about 3,000 people were displaced from Sirte in a desert area about 30 kilometers east of the city.
On Friday, Foreign Minister of Italy met in Tripoli, NTC leaders and promised that his country will work to unlock $ 3 billion in Libyan assets. He said the money could help fund projects to rebuild the country.
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| Family Members Killed as Civilians Flee Libya’s Sirte |
Officials doctors say the car struck the family on Saturday, he stopped in traffic when driving out of the besieged city of Mr Gaddafi. It is not clear which side began to explode.
Meanwhile, a team from the International Committee of the Red Cross has finally gained entry Saturday in Sirte. Hichem Khadraoui, who headed the ICRC's operations, said Ibn Sina Hospital is low on medical supplies, and is in "desperate need" of oxygen.
ICRC said his team delivered medical supplies, such as dressing kits, body bags and 400 liters of fuel for the generator to run the hospital. The Red Cross said the Sirte is a "compelling needs" with drinking water, hygiene items and food supply, especially in baby food.
Sirte is one of the holdouts who remain loyal to former leader. National Affairs Council Transitional several weeks engaged in intense confrontation with Gaddafi well-armed followers.
On Thursday, the Red Cross said about 3,000 people were displaced from Sirte in a desert area about 30 kilometers east of the city.
On Friday, Foreign Minister of Italy met in Tripoli, NTC leaders and promised that his country will work to unlock $ 3 billion in Libyan assets. He said the money could help fund projects to rebuild the country.
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