Libya

The Devastating Deluge The eastern Libyan city of Derna has been devastated by catastrophic floods, a disaster that has caused thousands of deaths and left even more people missing. The city, normally protected by two dams, was caught off guard when both infrastructures collapsed under the pressure of the torrential downpour unleashed by the powerful Storm Daniel. The storm, which had already wreaked havoc in other Mediterranean countries, dumped record amounts of rain in Libya, causing the dams to fail and a torrent to sweep through the city. (Also Read: Socialists Demand Defence Minister’s Resignation, Extraordinary Meeting of Defence Committee in Parliament) The flooding disaster in Derna is a m...

  Russian Aid Amid Derna Catastrophe In the aftermath of the devastating Derna floods in Libya, the Russian government, led by Deputy Defence Minister Yunus bek Yevkurov, has stepped in to provide much-needed aid. This move is widely perceived as a strategic attempt to strengthen ties with Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar and establish a significant presence in the oil-rich nation. The floods claimed thousands of lives and led to the arrival of a Russian IL-76 military cargo aircraft in the vicinity of Benghazi, eastern Libya, an area controlled by Haftar's Libyan National Army (LNA). The aircraft brought in logistical reinforcements and rescue search equipment, demonstrating Russia's swift response to the disaster. 'Africa Man' and Russian Commitment to Haftar Yevkurov, known as Moscow's 'Africa Man', has been making regular visits to Africa, with notable trips to countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, an...