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Direct Relief Medical Oxygen Projects Completed in Libya and Colombia

Pandemic · Derna

Direct Relief Medical Oxygen Projects Completed in Libya and Colombia

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, hospitals around the world quickly realized they were hugely lacking in a seemingly simple treatment: oxygen, which plays a critical role in treating conditions like pneumonia, childbirth complications, surgical emergencies, and infectious diseases. As more and more people struggled to breathe, it became clear that having reliable access to quality medical oxygen often meant the difference between life and…Read Article

RealLifeLore — The Deadliest Dam Collapse in Human History

RealLifeLore — The Deadliest Dam Collapse in Human History

The collapses of two dams guarding the Libyan city of Derna in September of 2023 could've been the deadliest dam collapse disaster in human history. Here's what happened.Read Article

Derna Hosts Crisis Response Workshop with ICESCO

Derna University has launched a four-day national training workshop focused on crisis and disaster response, in collaboration with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). The workshop, titled “Training Specialists in Psychology and Sociology on Crisis and Disaster Response – Derna as a Model,” began today at the university’s General Administration Building. Organised in partnership with the Libyan National C…Derna · Derna Read Article

Derna Residents Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr Publicly for 1st Time Since Storm Daniel

Hundreds of residents gathered at Al-Sahaba Mosque Square in the eastern city of Derna on Monday morning to perform Eid Al-Fitr prayers, marking the first public celebration of the holiday since the city was devastated by Storm Daniel in 2023. The emotional gathering comes nearly two years after the deadly storm ravaged the coastal city, claiming thousands of lives and destroying homes, infrastructure, and places of worship. The Al-Sahaba Mosque…Eid · Derna Read Article

How the failure of two dams amplified the Derna Flood tragedy

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A new study reveals that the devastating 2023 flood in Derna, Libya, was not merely the result of extreme rainfall but was drastically intensified by a major design shortcoming and its resulting collapse of two embankment dams.Khalifa Haftar · Derna See the Story

Ageela Saleh Urges Continued National Support for Derna’s Reconstruction

On Thursday, Libyan House of Representatives Speaker Ageela Saleh met with a delegation from the Youth Association and Political Committee of Derna at his office in Al-Qubbah City. The meeting focused on the latest political developments in Libya and ongoing efforts to rebuild the city of Derna, which suffered severe damage following the devastating impact of Storm Daniel in September 2023. During the discussion, Saleh and the delegation reviewe…Derna · Derna Read Article

Libyan Security Forces Thwart Major Smuggling Operation in Derna

In a significant boost to crime-fighting efforts in Derna, the Criminal Investigation Department received reliable information about an individual from Sidi Khalid smuggling weapons and drugs into the city. The swift action underscores the ongoing commitment to enhancing security in the region. Upon receiving the tip, investigative officers swiftly verified the accuracy of the information. The public prosecutor’s office subsequently authorized t…Derna · Derna Read Article

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