World effort to help Libya


TURKEY: 168-person rescue team and equipment, plus two field hospitals with
148 medical crew

QATAR: 67 tonnes of aid, including medical and food supplies, plus field hospital

ITALY: Team of firefighters and logistics supplies. Naval ship San Giorgio sent for logistic support

ITALIAN RED CROSS:
Sanitary facilities, drinking water purifiers, generators and 1,500 body bags

UAE: 150 tonnes of food, relief and medical supplies.

EGYPT: Navy helicopter carrier to serve as hospital

JORDAN: Relief supplies including tents and food

TUNISIA: Field hospital, medical crew, search and rescue team with dogs

KUWAIT: 40 tonnes of medical and relief supplies

ALGERIA: Firefighters, army personnel, plus supplies, clothing and tents

UN: $10 million allocated from UN Central Emergency Response Fund
World Food Programme distributing food to more than 5,000 families

EU: €500,000 initial funding released. Germany, Romania and Finland offering tents, field beds, 80 generators and water tanks

FRANCE: Some 40 rescuers, medical supplies and field hospital

SPAIN: €1 million in aid to Libya, plus firefighters with rescue dogs

UK: Initial $1.25m aid package announced

U.S.: Sending emergency funds to relief organisations and coordinating with UN to provide additional support


Sources: AFP, Reuters, UN
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