{"id":1888,"date":"2023-09-19T13:17:17","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T13:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euroly.org\/?p=1888"},"modified":"2023-10-20T09:41:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T09:41:21","slug":"aid-to-derna-relief-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euroly.org\/aid-to-derna-relief-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"ELTC Facilitates $2.5 Million in Aid to Derna Relief Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On September 11<\/strong>, the picturesque coastal Libyan city of Derna<\/a>, renowned for its history and vibrancy, was violently interrupted by the force of Storm Daniel<\/a><\/strong>. This tempest, emanating from the Mediterranean, ruthlessly obliterated streets that once pulsed with the rhythm of daily life, inundating them with fierce torrents of water. Homes, which once echoed with the laughter of families and encapsulated a myriad of dreams and memories, were devastated within moments. But the destruction didn’t stop there. Two decades-old dams<\/strong>, designed to be the city’s guardians against such calamities, tragically failed<\/strong>, releasing an overwhelming surge of water that further decimated the city’s heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abdel-Hamid al-Hassadi<\/a>, a 23-year-old law graduate, described the profound sense of despair that enveloped him and his family as they bore witness to the nightmare unfolding around them. As the rains intensified, they found refuge upstairs, but were devastated to watch their neighbors succumb to the floodwaters. Such narratives are numerous in Derna, as residents grapple with not only the destruction of their city but the harrowing uncertainty surrounding the fates of their loved ones. Amid the confusion and the chaos, staggering numbers began to emerge. According to varying accounts from officials and aid agencies, up to 11,300 lives may have been lost, and even now, 9,000 remain unaccounted for<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aftermath has seen the people of Derna, including thousands like al-Hassadi, desperate for news about their missing relatives. This tragedy has dislocated tens of thousands. Around 30,000 from Derna alone have been displaced<\/strong>, with many seeking shelter in other Libyan cities, or residing in schools, facing the looming threat of potential waterborne diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the wake of this calamity, there are growing calls not just for domestic accountability, but for an international investigation into the causes, and transparent supervision of aid. As the world watches, aid organizations have begun to respond, with those from the United Kingdom making a noteworthy contribution. Amidst the rubble, despair, and anguish, the resilience of the human spirit emerges, signaling the indomitable will of Derna’s inhabitants to rebuild, heal, and restore their beloved city to its former glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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