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Libya's continuing electricity blackouts
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Where it stands
As of August 19, Libya’s electricity blackouts had continued from July into August, disrupting power and water access for hundreds of thousands. Fuel shortages persisted despite about $1 billion a month in fuel imports; the report does not say that supply has been restored or the outages have ceased.
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The story so far
Update 1
Libya's Blackouts Drag Into August Despite $1 Billion in Monthly Fuel Imports
The UN says Libya spends $1 billion a month on fuel amid blackouts, unequal cuts and Zawiya strikes — and queues keep growing anyway.
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- No verified extent figure for how many people lost power in July into August.
- No confirmed perpetrator, motive or full toll for the Zawiya drone strikes.
History
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Who's involved
People
Hanna TettehGhanaian barrister, diplomat and politician1 report
Places
- Az-ZāwiyahAz-Zāwiyah, Libya1 report
- LibyaLibya1 report
- SirteSirte, Libya1 report
- TripoliTripoli, Libya1 report
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