Libya: Migrant exodus creates crisis at Tunisia border (UN video)

An exodus from Libya following continued violence and the refusal of Col.Gaddafi to step down has seen thousands of refugees attempt to flee the North African country. The borders between Tunisia and Libya have been swamped by some 140000 peoiple trying to get out of Libya into Tunisia and Egypt. International humanitarian groups are struggling to meet basic requirements in worst hit zones.

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