Libyan Official Denies Flood Victims Were Told to Stay Indoors

Eko Hot Blog reports that an official in eastern Libya has denied allegations that many of those killed in devastating floods last weekend were told to stay in their homes. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster … Read more

Libya Floods: Government Ignored Warnings

Eko Hot Blog reports that Libya is in mourning after a devastating flood killed hundreds of people and left thousands more missing. But as the bodies are still being recovered, many Libyans are furious that warnings about the disaster went unheeded. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy … Read more

EU Sends Aid Supplies Worth $.5m To Libya

Eko Hot Blog reports that the European Union (EU) on Thursday has provided aid to Libya following the devastating flood ravaging the North African nation. Editor’s Pick FG Makes U-Turn On Resumption Of Emirate Flights World Leaders Sympathize With Morocco UN Has Limited Emergency Supplies In Libya According to reports from a press briefing held … Read more

Egypt Recovers Bodies Of 87 Citizens Killed In Libya

Eko Hot Blog reports that Egyptian government has recovered the bodies of 87 of its citizens who were killed in the recent floods in Libya. The bodies were repatriated by the Egyptian military and were buried in their respective towns in Egypt. EDITOR’S PICKS NDLEA Intercepts Meth, Skunk Consignments Concealed In Tomato Pastes, Clothes FAAN … Read more

UN Has Limited Emergency Supplies In Libya

Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations has limited emergency supplies in Libya, hampering its efforts to help the people affected by the recent floods. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster Uniting Rival Governments In … Read more

International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya

Eko Hot Blog reports that in Tripoli, Libya – The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has appealed to the international community to send humanitarian assistance to the people in Libya affected by the floods, warning that the situation is dire. The IRC said that the floods, which have been caused by heavy rains, have displaced thousands … Read more

Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods

Eko Hot Blog reports that the deputy mayor of Derna, Libya, has said that the city’s infrastructure was not built to withstand the devastating floods that hit the city this week. EDITOR’S PICKS NDLEA Intercepts Meth, Skunk Consignments Concealed In Tomato Pastes, Clothes FAAN Redirects Flight Operations To MMIA’s New Terminal After Fire Incident Two … Read more

Four Libyan Oil Ports Reopen After Storm

Eko Hot Blog reports that four major oil ports in Libya have reopened after being forced to shut down on Saturday due to a storm, port agent al-Omran International Maritime Agencies said. The eastern ports of Brega, Es Sidra and Ras Lanuf opened on Tuesday, while the port of Zueitina opened on Wednesday morning, al-Omran … Read more

Hope In Disaster Uniting Rival Governments In Libya

Eko Hot Blog reports that the devastating floods that have hit Libya in recent days have caused widespread damage and loss of life. But they have also brought the country’s rival governments together in a rare show of unity. Flags are flying at half mast in Tripoli as the country sets aside three days for … Read more

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