Warring Libyan forces must allow humanitarian aid to reach Sirte

03 October 2011 Libyan forces must act to spare civilians and allow humanitarian supplies into the besieged coastal city of Sirte. All parties to Libya’s armed conflict must act to spare civilians and ensure that urgently needed supplies can be delivered safely to Sirte, Amnesty International said today amid reports that the humanitarian situation in the coastal city is rapidly worsening. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was able to visit Sirte on Saturday, where they described severe shortages of medical and other supplies while indiscriminate fire continues to put…

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