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United Nations · DernaTen days have passed since Storm Daniel battered the northeastern coastal areas of Libya. Nine UN agencies have been on the ground delivering life-saving assistance. 40,000 people have been displaced in the northeast of Libya, including 30,000 in Derna. More pledges and in-kind assistance have been announced from Canada, France, the United States, Turkey and ECHO.See the Story
UN’s Derna overview: Officially, only 3,958 confirmed dead and 40,000 displaced
European Union · LibyaThe EU reminded that the floods in Libya affected not only Derna, but also many other cities. According to images obtained by the European Union's Copernicus satellite, 4,454 buildings in Al Beida were also affected by the floods. The effect is very clear when comparing photos taken of the city before and after Storm Daniel.See the Story
EU Copernicus satellite images of Flood Daniel hit Libya released
Antonio Guterres · DernaSpeaking at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the importance of opening investigations into the causes of the collapse of the Derna Dams. He said that those who lost their lives in Derna as a result of massive, unprecedented floods were victims of conflict, indifference, and […] The post UNSG Guterres calls for opening of investigations into collapse of Derna dams ap…See the Story
UNSG Guterres calls for opening of investigations into collapse of Derna dams
Africa · LibyaThe mayors of the municipalities of Greater Tripoli held an emergency meeting at the headquarters of the Abu Salim municipality yesterday. The meeting discussed taking necessary measures during the coming winter within the municipalities. The discussions followed on from the formation by the Tripoli Security Directorate (TSD) of an Emergency Chamber last week.See the Story
Greater Tripoli Municipalities discuss the region’s main river valley, sound alarm of possible disaster
Africa · DernaTripoli-based Roads and Bridges Authority reported that 70 percent of infrastructure had been affected by Storm Daniel. 15 tons of Japanese emergency relief aid for Derna arrived in Benghazi Tuesday, the Japanese embassy reported. The aid package includes water filters, portable solar lanterns, and emergency shelter items to provide life-saving assistance.See the Story
Derna update: International aid continues to arrive, infrastructure damage update
Africa · DernaLocals gathered in Derna to voice their anger at the politicians and administrators for their part in the thousands of deaths and missing because of Storm Daniel. Journalists were informed that they must leave eastern Libya by noon today. The order for journalists to evacuate was in parallel to the loss of telecommunications. Speculation has followed as to whether it was premeditated sabotage or an accident.See the Story
Derna update: Locals angry, contradicting messages about journalists being ordered to leave Derna for ‘‘health reasons’’
Africa · LibyaFive members of a Greek humanitarian aid team were killed in a traffic accident in Libya on Sunday. Fourteen of the Greek team were injured. The accident involved a Libyan family of five, three of whom also died. The Greek Defence Minister declared three days of national mourning in the Greek Armed Forces.See the Story
Derna disaster update: Five Greek aid workers die in road accident, Spanish and Maltese teams return home
Africa · DernaThe collapse of the city's two dams is thought to be the main cause of the massive destruction and loss of life experienced by the city after it was struck by Storm Daniel. The bodies of 3,958 people have been recovered and identified, and death certificates have been issued. This number is projected to increase as more bodies are recovered by search and rescue teams.See the Story
