The international community's concern about the humanitarian situation in Libya is intensifying, with prolonged conflicts between pro- and anti-government forces, plus intensified airstrikes by coalition forces. Meanwhile, there were also efforts by various stakeholders to broker a ceasefire.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday voiced deep concern about "the deteriorating humanitarian situation" in Libya and called for efforts "to ensure full access for humanitarian aid" in the North African country.

"The secretary-general is deeply concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation facing civilians in Libyan cities under military attack, including Misratah, Brega and Zintan," Ban's spokesman said in a statement.
"Conditions in Misratah are especially grave, with reports of the use of heavy weapons to attack the city, where the population is trapped and unable, as a result of heavy shelling that has continued over several weeks ...," the statement said.
Ban reiterated his urgent call for an immediate cessation of the indiscriminate use of military force against the civilian population and to ensure full access for humanitarian assistance.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the UN humanitarian arm, has noted that more humanitarian action is in dire need in the country, especially in the northwestern part, including the city of Misratah where fighting has lasted for more than 40 straight days, leaving hundreds dead or wounded.