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18th April 2011, 07:39
The UK is to hold "urgent talks" at the United Nations about the "dire" humanitarian crisis affecting residents in western Libya.
The rebel-held western town of Misrata has been under attack from Colonel Gaddafi's forces for over five weeks.
On Sunday, six civilians were reported to have died and more have been injured in a barrage of rocket fire.
Prime Minister David Cameron said the UK would not invade and it was important to adhere to the UN mandate.
Opponents of Libyan leader Col Gaddafi also say at least 47 people were wounded when his forces shelled Misrata, on Sunday morning. Pro-government fighters are also said to have shelled Ajdabiya in the east.
UK International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell will discuss plans to increase aid and medical supplies and ensure better access during a meeting at the UN in New York, on Monday.
The BBC's Peter Biles, in Benghazi, said hundreds of civilians had left Misrata in recent days and there was "increasing anxiety" among rebel leaders and doctors about the situation in the city where 300,000 people live.
Members of the Transitional National Council have called on Nato to target Col Gaddafi's long range rocket launchers, our correspondent added.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13110696
The rebel-held western town of Misrata has been under attack from Colonel Gaddafi's forces for over five weeks.
On Sunday, six civilians were reported to have died and more have been injured in a barrage of rocket fire.
Prime Minister David Cameron said the UK would not invade and it was important to adhere to the UN mandate.
Opponents of Libyan leader Col Gaddafi also say at least 47 people were wounded when his forces shelled Misrata, on Sunday morning. Pro-government fighters are also said to have shelled Ajdabiya in the east.
UK International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell will discuss plans to increase aid and medical supplies and ensure better access during a meeting at the UN in New York, on Monday.
The BBC's Peter Biles, in Benghazi, said hundreds of civilians had left Misrata in recent days and there was "increasing anxiety" among rebel leaders and doctors about the situation in the city where 300,000 people live.
Members of the Transitional National Council have called on Nato to target Col Gaddafi's long range rocket launchers, our correspondent added.
source
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13110696