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Spokesman for the Secretary-General of the UN stresses the importance of investigations into the causes of the collapse of the Derna Dam.
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New York 19 September 2023 (Lana) Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General of the UN, Farhan Haq, stressed the importance of opening an investigation into the causes of the collapse of the Derna dam and the massive losses it caused to lives and property.The spokesman said in a press statement that opening a UN investigation into this disaster concerns the authorities on the ground.Haq said, "We may conduct an investigation in the future, and the UN... Read more
Biden: America will provide $11 million to relief organizations to respond to the needs in Libya.
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Washington, September 19, 2023 (Lana): The American President, Joe Biden, announced he was allocating $11 million to support relief work in Libya following the torrents and floods that swept the east of the country."Today, as the people of eastern Libya continue to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of catastrophic flooding, the United States will provide an additional $11 million to local and international organizations responding to their urgent humanitarian needs." Biden said in a... Read more
In a statement to Lana: South Korean Ambassador expresses his country’s condolences for the victims of floods and torrents.
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Tripoli, September 18, 2023 (Lana) The Ambassador of South Korea to Libya, Lee Sang-soo, expressed his country's government and people's condolences for the victims of the torrents and floods that struck parts of eastern Libya last week.In a statement to the Libyan News Agency (Lana) on Monday, the Korean ambassador expressed his country's readiness to support and contribute to the recovery of the Libyan people from the horror of this disaster.The Ambassador announced the start of granting... Read more
Saudi Arabia continues its air bridge to Libya to help those affected by the floods.
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Riyadh, September 18, 2023 (Lana): The air bridge that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia began to operate to Libya continues to help those affected by the floods that struck some areas in the east of the country.The Saudi News Agency stated that the third relief plane left King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Monday, heading to Benina International Airport in Benghazi, carrying 50 tons of food and shelter aid to be distributed to those affected... Read more
South Korea provides $2 million in humanitarian aid to Libya.
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Seoul, September 18, 2023 (Lana): South Korea announced that it will provide $2 million in humanitarian aid to Libya, which was swept by floods and torrents in the eastern country.The Korean Foreign Ministry said in a statement yesterday that the aid will be sent to Libya through the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.It expressed its hope that this aid would help achieve... Read more
