Libya conflict: UK funds to help trapped workers

Gerald · 04-18-11, 09:57 AM

The UK is to help bring out 5,000 migrants trapped by fighting in western Libya, the UK's international development secretary has said.

Andrew Mitchell said funds of £1.5m would pay to charter ships to get people out of the rebel-held town of Misrata and provide medical supplies.

The minister is attending a UN meeting in New York to discuss the humanitarian situation in Libya.

Aid workers and Misrata residents have said the situation there is "dire".

They have reported shortages of food, power, water and medicine, as forces loyal to Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi intensify their shelling of the city.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13115874

Note: 18 April 2011 Last updated at 13:19 GMT

Gerald · 04-18-11, 10:22 AM

Yes, the situation is tough.

Jimbuna · 04-18-11, 12:22 PM

Alright I'll bite...Why don't we send a few troops in via the ships while we're at it

Oberon · 04-18-11, 12:23 PM

What funds? I thought we were broke?

Jimbuna · 04-18-11, 02:06 PM

You know as well as me that the funds are always found when they want to do something.

Heaven forbid they cut the cost of FE fees or build a few schools or hospitals or something equally as 'wasteful'.

Gerald · 04-18-11, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

What funds? I thought we were broke?

They go and take one of your assets,

Jimbuna · 04-19-11, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

What funds? I thought we were broke?

Apparently not

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...50#post1646450

04-18-11, 09:57 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Libya conflict: UK funds to help trapped workers The UK is to help bring out 5,000 migrants trapped by fighting in western Libya, the UK's international development secretary has said. Andrew Mitchell said funds of £1.5m would pay to charter ships to get people out of the rebel-held town of Misrata and provide medical supplies. The minister is attending a UN meeting in New York to discuss the humanitarian situation in Libya. Aid workers and Misrata residents have said the situation there is "dire". They have reported shortages of food, power, water and medicine, as forces loyal to Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi intensify their shelling of the city. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13115874 Note: 18 April 2011 Last updated at 13:19 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

04-18-11, 10:22 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Yes, the situation is tough. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

04-18-11, 12:22 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,468 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Alright I'll bite...Why don't we send a few troops in via the ships while we're at it __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-18-11, 02:06 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,468 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You know as well as me that the funds are always found when they want to do something. Heaven forbid they cut the cost of FE fees or build a few schools or hospitals or something equally as 'wasteful'. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-18-11, 12:23 PM	#4
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	What funds? I thought we were broke?