Vital Lifeline Opens Up For Trapped Libyans as UN Vessel Arrives With Sid

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 April 2011 – A United Nations ship carrying life-saving food, medical supplies, doctors and other relief items arrived today at the Libyan port of Misrata, opening up a humanitarian lifeline to civilians trapped in an area that has seen continuous and heavy fighting between forces loyal to Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi and rebels seeking his ouster.

“This is a breakthrough for the UN humanitarian operation in Libya and allows us to reach tens of…