Libya conflict

The uprising in Libya which began on 17 February 2011 led to fierce clashes between forces loyal to the late Col. Gaddafi and rebel fighters. The protest movement gave way to bloody repression, resulting in the death or injury of thousands of people. Landmines (anti-personnel and anti-vehicle mines) and cluster munitions were used during the conflict, threatening the safety of civilians.

Since April 2011, Handicap International teams have been on the ground in Libya taking action to raise the awareness of the populations at risk from landmines and military weapons. We are also working to prevent injuries from the proliferation of light weapons and small arms in the country. As of October 2011 our teams are conducting demining operations in Tripoli and Sirte to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war.

For detailed information about our current activities, please see our Libya situation update.

A Handicap International team neutralising live anti-aircraft missiles near Tripoli.
Each missile is 8m long and weighs almost 600kg.
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