UNHCR is working with the Tunisian and Egyptian authorities and
aid groups to manage the dramatic influx of tens of thousands of
people fleeing Libya. By the beginning of March, two weeks after
the violence erupted in Libya, more than 140,000 people had fled to
the neighbouring countries, while thousands more were waiting to
cross. Most are Egyptian and Tunisian nationals, though small
numbers of Libyans and other nationalities are managing to escape.
UNHCR is particularly concerned about thousands of refugees and
other foreigners trapped inside Libya, especially people from
sub-Saharan Africa. The following photo essay gives a glimpse into
what is happening at the borders.