Action Against Hunger ramps up response to humanitarian crisis in Libya

Three months after the start of conflict in Libya, thousands of displaced families are still crossing the Libyan-Tunisian border to escape the violence amid a decline in the pace of repatriations.  International organisation Action Against Hunger continues its humanitarian programmes in Tunisia to meet the needs of displaced families who are forced to remain in the Chouchen camp indefinitely.

Water and sanitation programmes and long-term food security interventions have been launched in the Chouchen camp for displaced people in Tunisia, where aid workers are preparing for a potential new influx of people crossing the border.

"The atmosphere in the camp for displaced people in Chouchen is quiet, even though families are still crossing over the Libyan border to escape the conflict. There have been several protests recently and the pace of repatriations is decreasing," said Leire Iriarte, Water and Sanitation Coordinator for Action Against Hunger in Tunisia. "The violence is forcing people to stay here longer and we are already planning long-term programmes and infrastructure.

"One of our biggest fears is that the fuel shortage in Libya is causing thousands of displaced families to stay on the other side of the border, where the conflict continues, adds Leire.

Safe drinking water is being distributed to families by water trucks. Action Against Hunger has also set up an area with pit latrines, showers and a laundry section to improve sanitation and hygiene in the camp. Meanwhile, their teams are conducting awareness campaigns about the importance of hygiene to prevent the possible outbreaks of health epidemics and is distributing 10,000 meals per day to families in the camp. 

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