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In February 2011, when the revolution hit Libya, intense fighting broke out, causing hundreds of thousands of civilians to flee their homes to avoid the violence.
840,000 people became refugees, with nearly 200,000 seeking protection in neighbouring countries, with the majority fleeing to Tunisia. Unable to carry supplies with them, they needed not just shelter, but food, water and hygiene items too, and some were wounded and in need of medical treatment.
Islamic Relief was one of the first aid agencies on the ground, providing the following emergency relief:
In Tunisia:
- Shelter, food, clean water and hygiene kits were provided in border camps at Ras Ajdir, Dheiba, Remada and Tatouine
- Where possible, some expatriate workers were provided flights to their home countries
- Play areas and classes were arranged for children at the camps in Remada and some children were enrolled to local schools
In Libya:
- Emergency food, baby milk, hygiene kits and clothing was distributed in Benghazi, Misrata and Tripoli
- Hospitals were stocked with medical supplies, anaesthetic equipment and X-ray machines in Zintan, Jadu, Nalu, Yefren and Misrata
- Fuel was provided for ambulances in Zintan, Yefren and Nalut
- Over 10,000m3 of waste removed in Benghazi to stop the spread of disease
- Fun days organised for children to take their minds off the conflict
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