Turkish Red Crescent deputy director describes devastating floods in Libya as “like an earthquake” Conditions in Derna dire, with a lack of drinking water, sewage, electricity Accessibility of aid workers and supplies to Derna has improved Ibrahim Ozur, the Turkish Red Crescent deputy director, spoke to the reputed media outlet from Benghazi, highlighting the unique … Read more
ICRC distributes food, medicines, and body bags in eastern Libya ICRC sends more rescue teams and forensics teams to Benghazi ICRC to distribute kitchen sets, mattresses, and hygiene items in Derna The International Committee of the Red Cross has initiated the distribution of essential supplies, including food and medicines, to communities affected in eastern Libya. … Read more
Over 1,500 people dead, 2,000 missing in Libya floods. Minister: Death toll could be much higher, dam collapse may have contributed. Turkey, Italy, Egypt, and Qatar to send aid to Libya. Hichem Chkiouat, Libya’s Minister of Civil Aviation and a member of the emergency committee for the Eastern Libyan government, has characterized the floods as … Read more
Over 1,000 people died in Derna, Libya, after floods. 10,000 people missing. Entire neighborhoods were destroyed. There are deceased individuals scattered throughout the area, according to the official from the eastern-based government. Derna, with a population of around 100,000, is heavily inundated due to the collapse of two dams and four bridges. The Red Cross … Read more
