House of Lords written question – answered at on 26 April 2011.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the humanitarian situation in Misurata; and what plans they have to provide assistance to the people of the city.
We are in touch with a range of agencies operating in Misurata. They assess the situation to be dire, with thousands of people stranded without proper shelter or sanitation, and in increasing danger. The UK is very concerned about the plight of civilians affected by hostilities, including an estimated 5,000 vulnerable migrant workers stranded at Misurata port and a further 10,000 inside Misurata without access to the port.
In response, the UK has provided, through UNICEF: medicine for 30,000 people for one month; high energy protein biscuits for 10,000 children and adults; water purification kits for 2,000 families so they have safe water to drink; hygiene kits for 2,000 families to help prevent the spread of germs; obstetric and midwifery kits for 200 births; and books and toys for 3,750 children. Further supplies will be delivered in the coming days. We have also supported other agencies operating in the city that cannot be named to protect the security of their staff.
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