Islamic Relief USA Launches Emergency Appeal for Libya

March 1, 2011 — PRNewswire-USNewswire — In response to the increasingly acute humanitarian situation at Libya’s borders, Islamic Relief USA is launching an emergency appeal to assist Libyans and migrant workers at both of Libya’s borders and inside the Libyan city of Benghazi.

More than 1,000 civilians have died and over 100,000 refugees have fled to neighboring countries as a direct result of the violence, according the United Nations.

To date, Islamic Relief has provided emergency shelter and food to refugees fleeing the country on the eastern border with Egypt. In addition, Islamic Relief delivered $150,000 worth of medical supplies to Al-Jala, Hospital in the coastal city of Benghazi.

A shipment of baby milk and food items has also been distributed to Libya’s eastern towns. IR is also partnering with the Libyan Red Crescent on relief projects in Libya. To read full story,

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