UN envoy stresses need for unity in Libya after deadly floods

Mon, Sep 25, 2023
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SPECIAL Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily has stressed the need for coordinated national action to overcome the current crisis in Libya.

Bathily made the remarks at a meeting with Khalifa Haftar, commander of the eastern-based Libyan army, in the eastern city of Benghazi, where they discussed ongoing relief efforts in the disaster-stricken areas.

“I reiterated my call for all stakeholders to build on the extraordinary solidarity and unity that Libyans have shown at these difficult times.

“I stressed the necessity to grant full access to UN agencies and aid organisations working to alleviate the suffering of affected people,” Bathily added.

On Sept. 10, Mediterranean storm Daniel triggered the largest and worst floods in decades in eastern Libya.

Thousands of people were killed and tens of thousands displaced, while the region’s infrastructure was severely damaged.

Libya has been in a political stalemate since the overthrow of the late leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, with two rival governments and a number of foreign powers intervening in the conflict.

 The political impasse has had a devastating impact on the country, with an ailing economy, damaged infrastructure, and millions of people displaced. (Xinhua/NAN) 

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-September. 25, 2023 @ 13:59 GMT |

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