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
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
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
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
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the death toll from the recent floods in Libya has risen to 6,000, with thousands still missing, according to a unity government official. The eastern administration of Libya said that 5,300 bodies have been counted in Derna alone so far, with that number expected to rise and even double. The … Read more