Libya: Rescue at Sea - Monthly update, August 2017

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Document Type: Dashboards & Factsheets , Data & Statistics
Document Type: English
Publish Date: 7 September 2017 (6 years ago)
Upload Date: 6 December 2017 (6 years ago)
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Libya: Rescue at Sea - Monthly update, August 2017

Document Type: Dashboards & Factsheets , Data & Statistics
Document Language: English
Libya continues to be the main transit point for departure from North Africa towards Europe. As of 31 August 2017, the Libyan Coast Guard rescued/intercepted a total of 10,592 people in different locations along the Libyan coast. Since 1 January 2017, Libyan local authorities have recovered 400 bodies of people who drowned while attempting to cross the Mediterranean towards Europe. UNHCR through its partner International Medical Corps provides medical services, rescue kits and rehabilitation of WASH facilities at six disembarkation points, in Azzawya, Tripoli (3), Tajoura (Al Hamidiyah) and Alkhums.

Partners

  • International Medical Corps
  • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Sectors

  •  Health
  •  Protection
  •  Emergency Shelter and NFI

Locations

  • Libya
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