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Over 60 Migrants Drown in Shipwreck Off Libya Coast: IOM

‘DANGEROUS’

The ship carried around 86 people, among them women and children, the agency said citing survivors.

Mark Alfred | Published Dec 16, 2023

Libyan Mayor Arrested Over Devastating Dam Collapse

NEGLIGENCE

Abdulmenam al-Ghaithi, whose house was burned down by protesters last week, was one of eight local officials arrested in Derna.

Philippe Naughton | Published Sep 25, 2023

Survivors Say 60 Members of One Family Lost in Libyan Floods

HORROR STORY

One man recounted losing almost 60 relatives in the shocking floods that cascaded through the city of Derna.

The Daily Beast | Published Sep 15, 2023

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Dams at Center of Libya Floods Hadn’t Been Fixed in Decades

PREVENTABLE

The Libyan government had apportioned $1.3 million to maintain the dams, but the funds vanished amid political disputes.

Alex Nguyen | Published Sep 14, 2023

Up to 10,000 Feared Dead as Floods Swallow Eastern Libya

HEARTBREAKING

“The field hospital is filled with corpses,” the health minister said.

Allison Quinn | Published Sep 12, 2023

Capsized Fishing Boat Leaves 78+ Migrants Dead Off Greece

CATASTROPHIC

Dozens more are feared missing.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Jun 14, 2023

500 Migrants Missing in the Middle of the Mediterranean Sea

WORRYING

The search continues for the boat after engine failure in central Mediterranean.

Philippe Naughton | Published May 26, 2023

Boat Carrying 400 Migrants Has Now Been Adrift for 24 Hours

‘URGENT RISK’

The vessel’s hull has allegedly been taking on water, with passengers jumping overboard in desperation.

Victor Swezey | Published Apr 10, 2023

Tons of Gaddafi’s Uranium Have Gone Missing, Watchdog Says

MAJOR FALLOUT

The missing material could “present a radiological risk, as well as nuclear security concerns.”

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Mar 16, 2023

Man Accused of Making Bomb in 1988 Flight Explosion Arrested

DELAYED JUSTICE

The explosion left 259 passengers and crew members—including 190 Americans—dead.

Corbin Bolies | Published Dec 11, 2022

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