The International Organization for Migration (IOM) managed to rescue 800 people and unload humanitarian aid in Misurata, Libya, after waiting five days to enter the port of that city. In a statement the organization explained that among the 800 people travel sub-Saharan migrants, 50 seriously injured and more than 20 journalists who were waiting to be evacuated from the port.
Misurata is besieged by the forces of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi last two months, which has hampered the evacuation of the population and the arrival of humanitarian aid. Despite bombs and mines laid by the forces of Gadhafi, IOM managed to rescue 800 people in distress. However, the agency regretted that he could not rescue all who requested and had to raise the bridge and leave the port to hundreds of immigrants trapped in the violence.
The head of the operation aboard the Red Star One, Belbeisi Othman, told a hundred Libyans were waiting to be evacuated civilians including women and children, but it was impossible to clear all the danger of the bursts of gunfire in the vicinity of port. "We did everything we could to bring us all within a very limited, including women and children who accompany their wounded relatives," said Belbeisi.
Before the departure of the Red Star One which is headed for Benghazi, IOM was able to unload 180 tons of supplies, basic necessities and medical equipment, he said. This is the sixth trip rescue IOM carried out by sea from the port of Misurata to Benghazi, a city that has become a symbol of freedom by opposing forces.
During his mission, IOM has been able to leave to six thousand people including migrant workers, Libyan civilians, journalists, injured and their families. The Libyan people began peaceful protests on 15 February against Gadhafi's regime, just days after government forces attacked the demonstrators.
On 17 March the Security Council of the Organization of the United Nations authorize military intervention in Libya by the Organization of the North Atlantic Treaty, so far the attacks do not stop and left thousands dead, wounded and displaced. 
Misurata is besieged by the forces of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi last two months, which has hampered the evacuation of the population and the arrival of humanitarian aid. Despite bombs and mines laid by the forces of Gadhafi, IOM managed to rescue 800 people in distress. However, the agency regretted that he could not rescue all who requested and had to raise the bridge and leave the port to hundreds of immigrants trapped in the violence.
The head of the operation aboard the Red Star One, Belbeisi Othman, told a hundred Libyans were waiting to be evacuated civilians including women and children, but it was impossible to clear all the danger of the bursts of gunfire in the vicinity of port. "We did everything we could to bring us all within a very limited, including women and children who accompany their wounded relatives," said Belbeisi.
Before the departure of the Red Star One which is headed for Benghazi, IOM was able to unload 180 tons of supplies, basic necessities and medical equipment, he said. This is the sixth trip rescue IOM carried out by sea from the port of Misurata to Benghazi, a city that has become a symbol of freedom by opposing forces.
During his mission, IOM has been able to leave to six thousand people including migrant workers, Libyan civilians, journalists, injured and their families. The Libyan people began peaceful protests on 15 February against Gadhafi's regime, just days after government forces attacked the demonstrators.
On 17 March the Security Council of the Organization of the United Nations authorize military intervention in Libya by the Organization of the North Atlantic Treaty, so far the attacks do not stop and left thousands dead, wounded and displaced.
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