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Many people in Libya have been left without fresh drinking water since the floods contaminated sources, but there's a new danger if they travel to get water: landmines displaced by strong currents.
Tripoli, Sept 17 (EFE).- Preliminary results of the investigation into the collapse of two Derna dams in eastern Libya show that cracks began to appear in 1999 and that maintenance was neglected despite the recommendations of a foreign audit in 2002. Repairs could have dramatically reduced the death toll, which now exceeds 11,300, the report …
Preliminary results of the investigation into the collapse of two Derna dams in Libya show cracks appeared in 1999 and maintenance was neglected despite recommendations of an audit in 2002.
The devastation left behind by storm Daniel in Libya has underscored the fragility and decay of the infrastructure in the country caused by years of instability since the ouster of longtime ruler Moammar al-Gaddafi in 2011. Libyans lashed out at the ruling authorities for neglecting the infrastructure, accusing officials of corruption and squandering the country’s oil wealth during their struggle for power. Mediterranean storm Daniel caused deadly flooding Sunday in many towns of eastern Libya, but the worst-hit was Derna.
Tripoli, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) At least 2,794 people died and 2,513 are missing in Libya after the passage of Storm Daniel, according to the first official data released by the Government in control of the eastern part of the country.