Libya: International community must urgently increase aid to Misratah

Tuesday 19 April 2011 Much of Misratah remains without communications, power or water as civilians are caught up in a worsening humanitarian crisis. The international community must immediately step up humanitarian aid to the Libyan city of Misratah, Amnesty International said today, as many of its residents remained without communications, electricity and water supplies.The city has been besieged for weeks by forces loyal to Colonel al-Gaddafi, who have cut off power and water in parts of the cities holding out against them."The people under fire in Misratah are caught up in what is…

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