UK rescue flights to airlift Libya refugees

Two flights have left the UK for Tunisia to rescue thousands of Egyptians stranded on the Libyan-Tunisian border after fleeing violence.

At least 80,000 people have crossed the border in the past week and aid agencies are struggling to cope.

Ian Pannell reports from Ras Ajdir at the border crossing between Libya and Tunisia.

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