A decade of violent conflict and political divisions has caused Libya’s per capita income to plummet by half since 2011, a stark reversal for what was once one of the wealthiest societies in the region, according to a World Bank study published this week.
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Storm Daniel’s Floods Cause Second Deadliest Natural Disaster of 2023 in Libya, Says AON Report
According to a report by AON, a British-American professional services and consulting firm that provides data, analytics, and strategic consulting services, the losses incurred by Libya due to the floods that accompanied the storm “Daniel” in the east are around 4.3 billion dollars. The report also states that the confirmed …
43,000 Libyans Displaced by Floods Leave Derna Over Water Scarcity, Uninhabitable Homes
Per a recent displacement report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), approximately 43,059 Libyans have been forced to flee their homes after severe flooding devastated northeast Libya.
IOM: 406 immigrants died in east Libyan floods
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that a total of 3,958 deaths have been registered in hospitals, according to WHO sources, among which 406 people were immigrants.
Flood-ravaged Libya asks for international help
Authorities in eastern Libya said at least 2,000 people were killed and thousands more were missing after a massive flood ripped through the city of Derna following a heavy storm and rain.
Libyan, international NGOs provide aid for 400 stranded migrants at Libyan-Tunisian border
The Libyan Red Crescent, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNICEF provided yesterday life-saving humanitarian relief for 400 stranded migrants at the Libyan-Tunisian border, IOM said today.
Libyan authorities hand IOM over 80 migrants found near Libyan border
The Libyan border guards have handed over 81 migrants, including women and children, to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Presidential Council, Red Cross discuss issue of missing persons in Libya
Vice Chairman of Libya’s Presidential Council of Libya, Abdullah Al-Lafi, met yesterday with the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), John Nicolas, on the occasion of the end of his mandate.
British ambassador says the world cannot deal with ICC-wanted Libyan president
The British ambassador to Libya, Caroline Hurndall, said in an interview with Al Jazeera Mubasher TV channel that it was difficult for the world to deal with a Libyan president who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) – referring to Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi – adding that this would …
IOM: 601 migrants intercepted, returned to Libya over past week
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday that 601 migrants, including women and children, were rescued and returned to Libya during the past week.