A full-scale revolt in 2011 resulted in the ousting and death of Libya’s former leader, Muammar Gaddafi, and the collapse of his 34-year-old Jamahiriya state. The country continues to experience major political and social unrest.
Blue Shield Statement on Libya
14 March 2011
Following the recent events in Libya, the Blue Shield expresses its great concern about the safeguarding of the country’s invaluable cultural heritage amid the existing turmoil. The Blue Shield deplores the suffering and loss of life this conflict has imposed on the Libyan population.
Read the Blue Shield Statement on Libya 14-03-2011 (pdf)
Read the second Blue Shield statement on Libya
Read the report of the first Blue Shield assessment mission to Libya
