Flood disaster that killed thousands in libya'scoastal town of derna, has also displaced more than 43,000 people. This according to the international organisation for migration. Now, search teams continue to look though the shattered apartment buildings in search of the missing

Libya's flood survivors demand accountability, hold protests

The Libyan Red Crescent released a statement on Sunday, denying that last week's catastrophic flooding in Derna claimed the lives of 11,300 people after the United Nations shared the death toll in an update citing the rescue group.

Libya Floods: Lack of weather forecasting major contributor to disaster

Now as protesters demand action from the Libyan authorities, the aftermath of the devastating flood in Derna, Libya, continues to haunt families. They are mourning the loss of their loved ones while grappling with the uncertainty surrounding the missing.

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Libyan authorities are calling for an investigation into whether human errors contributed to the massive loss of life caused by the country's worst-ever natural disaster.

Libya floods: Thousands still missing after catastrophic tragedy, bodies wash up on far-away beaches

The death toll in Libya’s deadly flooding caused by the breaching of two dams in the coastal city of Derna has reached 11,300, with authorities reporting as many as another 10,000 missing.

Libya floods: Death toll reaches 11,000; another 10,000 still missing

Authorities in Libya said on Sunday (January 1) that they found a mass grave with 18 bodies in the Sabaa area of Sirte city- which is a former stronghold of the Islamic State (IS).

Libya: 18 bodies exhumed from mass grave in former Islamic State stronghold

The son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi registered as a presidential candidate in the General Elections which will be held in December.

Libya: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi to contest in presidential polls

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts leaders and diplomats in Paris for an international conference on Friday aimed at Libya's political crisis. Ensuring Libya sticks to a plan to hold elections in December and turn a new page in its history.

France hosts international conference on Libya

After a violent crackdown by the armed forces, migrants and refugees in tripoli gathered outside a UN center to seek help in escaping Libya. The migrants say they have been victims of violent abuse, torture, and extortion.

Libya: Migrants in fear after a violent crackdown by forces

The United Nations said the two sides reached the “historic achievement” with an immediate permanent ceasefire deal across the oil-rich North African country.

UN says Libya sides reach permanent ceasefire deal

Libya’s two main warring factions agreed to a cease-fire Friday, raising hopes for an end to years of bloody turmoil that have drawn in military forces from Russia, Turkey, and other regional powers.

Libya cease-fire raises hopes for full peace deal

Mosques reopened in and around the Libyan capital almost seven months after they were ordered to close as part of strict curbs to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic: Mosques reopen in Libyan capital with precautionary measures

The GNA recently recaptured most of the territory held by the LNA in northwest Libya, ending Haftar’s 14-month campaign to take the capital.

Turkish-backed fighters head for Libya’s Sirte as battle looms

World leaders were poised to commit to ending all foreign meddling in Libya's war at a Berlin summit Sunday, but calls were growing for an international force to ensure that pledges are put into action.

World powers to vow end to Libya meddling at Berlin summit

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