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DTM Libya - Tripoli Flash Update #5 (12 April 2019) [EN/AR]

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Summary

As clashes in South Tripoli intensified over the last days, more than 1,110 families (approximately 5,550 individuals) were displaced on 11-12 April, bringing the total number of displaced households since the onset of armed conflict on 05 April 2019 to 2,725 families (approximately 13,625 individuals). Clashes continue to be reported in Khalla al Furjan, Ain Zara and Wadi Rabea, but have also increasingly impacted the area of Swani south-west of Tripoli, triggering new displacements of affected population.

Most displaced households are currently staying with family and in private accommodation in Tripoli, Tajoura, Swani, Janzour, Msallata, Sabrata, Garabolli, Al Khums, Zintan, Yefren, Al Zahra, Al Maya, Aziziya, Zliten, Gheryan, Bani Waleed and Tarhuna (breakdowns per location on second page). Furthermore, the number of IDPs identified in collective shelters in Tripoli and surrounding areas has also increased to over 900 individuals as local authorities are setting up more shelters to receive displaced families.