Residents of the devastated Libyan city of Derna desperately searched for missing relatives as rescue workers appealed for more body bags, after a catastrophic flood that killed thousands of people and swept many out to sea.
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Reports: Haftar forces ‘denied Derna’s evacuation request’ ahead of Storm Daniel
An estimated 3,000 people have been killed and thousands remain missing after Storm Daniel devastated eastern Libya. The city of Derna suffered the most, with substantial destruction caused by the collapse of two dams.
Western Mountain municipalities cut off relation with GNU
The mayors of the Western Mountain municipalities have announced that they would completely cut off their dealings with the Government of National Unity (GNU) in response to the government’s failure to withdraw a decision issued by the Minister of Interior on a tribal and regional basis, as they put it.
Libyan Kufra condemns media allegations of its involvement in Sudan’s conflict
The Municipal Council and Emergency Room of al-Kufra, the southeastern Libyan city, condemn national and international media allegations of the city’s involvement in the conflict in Sudan.
Kufra forms emergency chamber as fighting in Sudan enters third week
The Mayor of Kufra, Abdul Rahman Aqoub, gave orders on Monday to form an emergency room to follow up on the situation in Sudan.
Mayors reaffirm support for GNU and reject more transitional phases
The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Abdel Hamid Dbeibah, has held a meeting with mayors of several municipalities of the western, southern and central regions to discuss the political situation in Libya.
Work in Sabratha suspended following gunfire attack on security checkpoint
Sabratha Municipality has suspended work in state institutions within the municipality, starting from Wednesday, July 20, until further notice.
Libyan Local Governance Forum with international partners launched
The Libyan Local Governance Forum was launched last Friday for two days to meet international partners. The event was launched by Minister of Local Government, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for International Cooperation, the Chair of the Sustainable Development Committee in the Libyan House of Representatives, several …
Janzour militia clashes cause damage to Tripoli West power station
Militia clashes in the Janzour area of western Tripoli on Saturday led to damage to power lines and to the Tripoli West Fast Track power station, the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) and Janzour Municipality confirmed.
In a meeting with eastern mayors, Dbeibah calls for activating local management
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, on Tuesday, held discussions with mayors of several municipalities in the eastern region.