Libya: civil unrest
26 February 2011 -- The Ministry of Health in Libya reports, through WHO couple of days ago that at least 290 people have died since the unrest started. The total numbers of injured are unknown, but 1000 are reported to be wounded in Benghazi alone. Basic necessities such as food and fuel are reportedly in short supply, and there is a severe shortage of surgical consumables and blood transfusion bags.
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