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Libya

1 August 2012

Kidnapping of Iranian Red Crescent delegation

On Tuesday 31 July at one o’clock in the morning, a group of armed people kidnapped a seven member delegation from the Iranian Red Crescent while they were leaving the headquarters of the Libyan Red Crescent in Banghazi. The delegation was on its way to the hotel 'Tibsti' where the delegation was staying. The delegation was being...
Libyan Red Crescent uses play to restore a little bit of normality after the conflict
25 January 2012

Libyan Red Crescent uses play to restore a little bit of normality after the conflict

2011 was a dramatic, and traumatic year for the people of Libya, making the deployment of psychosocial support one of the most important aspects of the National ...
Volunteers on the frontline tell of a new Solferino in Libya
23 December 2011

Volunteers on the frontline tell of a new Solferino in Libya

While much needs to be rebuilt in post-Gaddafi Libya, the roots and branches of the National Society remain solid. Volunteers, often involved for many years, have ...
Libyan Red Crescent volunteers administer first aid to an elderly man.
4 March 2011

Volunteers are the heroes of the Libyan Red Crescent

Amid this humanitarian crisis, it is the volunteers of the Libyan Red Crescent who have distinguished themselves with their dedication to provide assistance to ...
1 April 2009

Disaster off Libya could herald spring surge in boat migration

As many as 300 migrants are feared to have drowned earlier this week when the boat in which they were heading for Europe capsized off the Libyan coast, according to ...
30 October 2003

Libya’s HIV children get out to play

His friends ran away from him at school after his blood tests showed that he was HIV positive.
23 May 2002

Red Crescent in North Africa intensify efforts to combat HIV/AIDS

Nothing distinguishes five-year-old Yousuf from the other children kicking the ball at lunchtime in the playground of Al-Ouruba kindergarten.

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