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April 21, 2011

United Nations Urges Caution In Libya Mission 
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While the Unite States and its European allies are increasing their
roles in Libyan conflict, the United Nations is warning against blurring
the lines between military operations and relief work in the country.
Italy has announced it will join France and Britain in sending military
liaison officers to advise and train Libyan opposition forces.
Meanwhile, the Libyan city of Misurata remains under siege. This is U.N.
Humanitarian Chief Valerie Amos.

U.N. Humanitarian Chief Valerie Amos: "The situation in Misrata grows
more serious every day and although the U.N. is unable to obtain
verifiable numbers, clearly hundreds of people have been killed and
wounded in the almost continuous fighting. In addition the reported use
of cluster munitions in Misrata is extremely worrying."



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