Aid arrives in flood-hit Libya as Derna death toll estimated at 11,300
Members of the Emirati Rescue Team assist in relief work in Libya's eastern city of Derna on September 16, 2023 following deadly flash floods. A week after a wall of water rushed through the Libyan city of Derna, sweeping thousands to their deaths, the focus turned to caring for survivors of the disaster.
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At least 40,000 people have been displaced across northeastern Libya, according to the International Organisation for Migration, which cautioned the actual number is likely higher given the difficulty accessing the worst-affected areas.
