Libyan officials jailed over deadly floodsGetty Images Thousands of people were killed in the floodsTwelve Libyan officials have received sentences ranging between nine and 27 years in prison for their role in catastrophic dam collapses that killed more than 4,000 people last September. Entire neighbourhoods in the city of Derna were swept away, and evacuation efforts were botched. The convicted officials were responsible for managing water resources and maintaining the dams. They were charged with crimes including negligence, premeditated murder and wasting public money, Reuters reported. A week after the disaster hit Derna, furious residents burnt down the mayor's home as they demanded answers.

Source: Ethiopian News July 29, 2024 14:41 UTC