Charity gives refugee children chance to sit exams

Libyan children staying at refugee camps in Tunisia have been taking their end-of-year exams with the help of a London-based charity.

The World for Libya charity, set up to provide humanitarian help in the wake of the rebel uprising, has used funding to help thousands of youngsters in 52 schools.

Head of operations in Tunisia, Nader el Hamessi, said: "Occupying their minds is essential and programmes are being designed to address their educational needs.

"This is the generation we are going to want to pick up Libya tomorrow so we want to get them back to learning and help them escape the misery."

The charity, which has raised £400,000, is also providing medical aid to refugees in Tunisia.

Thousands are being housed in three camps - Tataouine, Medenine and Kebili - since fleeing Libya.