Libyan poet Mustafa al-Trabelsi, who warned of flood risks, died in Derna flood
Libyan poet Mustafa al-Trabelsi, who warned of flood risks, died in Derna floodNPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Libyan writer Khaled Mattawa. He translated a poem by Mustafa al-Trabelsi, who wrote about the flood risks in Libya before he died in them. LEILA FADEL, HOST:In the northeastern Libyan city of Derna this week, thousands of protesters gathered to demand accountability after floods washed much of their city and many of their loved ones into the sea. And Khaled Mattawa, a Libyan poet at the University of Michigan, translated the Arabic poem into English. MATTAWA: Mustafa was an activist, clearly.
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September 21, 2023 12:17 UTC
Libya: government announces arrival of relief aircraft from 24 countries
The Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli announced yesterday that 59 aircraft carrying humanitarian aid have arrived in Libya from 24 countries. READ: What caused the floods in Libya and why are they so bad? “More than 150 tonnes of humanitarian relief were delivered to Libya by the Turkish Red Crescent Society,” said official sources. “Saudi Arabia is sending its fifth aircraft to Libya, carrying 90 tonnes of food and shelters. “However, there are dwindling hopes of finding survivors,” a Libyan security official told Anadolu on Wednesday.
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September 21, 2023 12:14 UTC
Rescuers in flood-wrecked Derna, Libya search for both survivors and bodies
Thousands of Libyans have lost family members, friends and neighbors in the devastating floods that engulfed the country's east. Many survivors are still sheltering inside the wrecked city of Derna, waiting for word that the bodies of their loved ones have been found. They are calling for accountability and reconstruction of their city but many are doubtful an investigation by local authorities would uncover the truth. The floods were caused by heavy rains from Mediterranean storm Daniel on the evening of Sept. 10. Overnight, the surging waters overwhelmed the two dams, sending a wall of water through Derna.
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September 21, 2023 12:05 UTC
IOM: Libya flood disaster displaced over 43,000 people: IOM
More than 43,000 people have been displaced by Libya's floods that killed thousands in the worst-hit city of Derna, the International Organization for Migration said Thursday. "An estimated 43,059 individuals have been displaced by the floods in northeastern Libya," the IOM said, adding that a "lack of water supply is reportedly driving many displaced out of Derna" to other areas. bur-ezz/ila/jsa/fz
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September 21, 2023 11:06 UTC
IOM says at least 43,059 people displaced by floods in Libya
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Thursday at least 43,059 people have been displaced by severe floods in northeastern Libya. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the IOM added that the lack of clean water supplies appeared to be driving many displaced people out of Derna to municipalites to the east and west of the Mediterranean city. (Reporting by Nayera Abdallah)
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September 21, 2023 10:42 UTC
Libya flood disaster displaced over 43,000 people: IOM
More than 43,000 people have been displaced by Libya's floods that killed thousands in the worst-hit city of Derna, the International Organization for Migration said Thursday. "An estimated 43,059 individuals have been displaced by the floods in northeastern Libya," the IOM said, adding that a "lack of water supply is reportedly driving many displaced out of Derna" to other areas.
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September 21, 2023 10:19 UTC
Communication outage hits flood-stricken city in Libya, further complicating search efforts
CAIRO (AP) — A day-long communication outage in a flood-stricken city in eastern Libya further complicated the work of teams searching for bodies under the rubble and at sea Wednesday. Heavy rains triggered deadly flooding across eastern Libya earlier this month. The dams were built by a Yugoslav construction company in the 1970s above Wadi Derna, which divides the city. Many residents, however, called for an international investigation, a move that shows the deep mistrust in state institutions in a country divided between rival government for most of the past decade. The council said Wednesday that a “thorough international investigation” is needed to determine reasons behind the crisis in Derna.
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September 21, 2023 07:00 UTC
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Communications briefly cut in Libya's devastated Derna
Recovery efforts in Libya’s flood-devastated city of Derna have been seriously hampered after critical communications in the area were cut, triggering a local investigation. When communications were interrupted on Tuesday, there was speculation that authorities had cut internet and phone lines to stem growing protests. Angry protestersHealth authorities have launched a vaccination campaign that initially targeted search and rescue teams and children in Derna and other impacted areas. The protesters demanded an investigation into the disaster to be accelerated and called for the reconstruction of Derna to be under UN supervision. General prosecutor Al Sidiq Al Sour has launched an investigation into the collapse of the two dams in Derna.
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September 21, 2023 05:41 UTC
Prominent Libyan General Takes Lead in Derna Flood Relief Efforts
DERNA, Libya – Brigadier General Saddam Khalifa has assumed a leading role coordinating humanitarian aid in Derna following devastating floods on September 11th. General Khalifa was appointed to head the newly established Disaster Response Committee after the crisis began unfolding. According to sources, General Khalifa instituted evacuation protocols prior to the worst flooding. Representatives from NGOs and agencies involved in the humanitarian response say General Khalifa has actively participated in relief planning and logistics meetings. With General Khalifa now guiding relief efforts, the international community continues working closely with him to address immense humanitarian needs still unfolding.
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September 21, 2023 03:36 UTC
The Libya floods, mapped: How heavy rainfall destroyed Derna
Thousands of people were killed last week when devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel’s heavy rainfall hit Libya, a failed state that is still recovering from years of civil war. Record rainfall was recorded in the hours leading up to the floods on Sept. 10, with winds reaching 80 mph in some parts of the country. For many, this was just another downpour, but for the 90,000 residents of the Mediterranean port city of Derna, it became a catastrophe they had to fend off by themselves. Two poorly maintained dams in the outskirts of the city failed, sending millions of cubic meters of floodwater all through downtown and washing entire neighborhoods into the sea. Here’s how unusually heavy rainfall destroyed the city.
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September 21, 2023 03:28 UTC
In the news today: India tensions rise, PM at UN and Unifor strikes deal with Ford
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... ---Unifor reaches tentative deal with FordUnifor says it has reached a tentative deal with Ford Motor Co. that could avoid workers going on strike. The tentative deal with Ford comes as U.S. autoworkers continue to strike against Ford as well as at General Motors and Stellantis plants. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 20, 2023The Canadian Press
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September 20, 2023 20:19 UTC
Left behind and grieving, survivors of Libya floods call for accountability
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September 20, 2023 18:07 UTC
Climate Change Made Devastating Libya Floods 50 Times Worse
Last week's floods in Libya, which killed thousands of people, were made all the worse by climate change, according to a new study from World Weather Attribution. The death toll in Libya has soared into the thousands, though the United Nations has revised its confirmed totals downward as reporting from on the ground remains difficult. The researchers found that the storm, which also caused days of flooding in Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, and Turkey before hitting Libya, was made substantially more likely in the warmer world. In Libya, the difference was more stark: the storm was 50 times more likely than in a cooler climate, and it was 50% more intense. A warmer atmosphere is capable of holding more moisture, so extreme rain is becoming increasingly frequent as the climate changes.
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September 20, 2023 18:03 UTC
U.S. Embassy Clarifies Washington’s Message to Libyan Political Leaders
The U.S. Embassy in Libya clarified the contents of a message delivered by U.S. Africa Command leader General Michael Langely and U.S. Special Envoy to Libya Richard Norland to Libyan political leaders. General Langley and Ambassador Norland arrived in Tripoli earlier today and met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah at the Ministry of Defense, alongside Chief of Staff Muhammad Al-Haddad. The meetings are part of a series the U.S. delegation will hold with military and political officials. Other topics included border security, counterterrorism, regional security developments, and their impact on Libya’s stability. The U.S. is concerned about Wagner’s growing presence in Africa, where it operates in at least six countries.
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September 20, 2023 17:15 UTC
Today's top news: Libya, Sudan
LibyaUN teams on the ground in Libya continue to deliver life-saving assistance in the most affected areas, despite access challenges. The World Food Programme is ramping up its emergency response, with local partners, reaching more than 9,000 affected people with food assistance. SudanThe deadly conflict in Sudan took centre stage today at a high-level event on the sidelines of the General Assembly in New York. Millions of people – especially in Khartoum, Darfur and Kordofan – lack access to food, water, shelter, electricity, education and health care. Children need urgent assistance.
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September 20, 2023 17:13 UTC