The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Libya announced on Thursday that about 300,000 children have been affected by the aftermath of Storm Daniel in eastern Libya.
UNICEF emphasized the urgent need for $6.5 million to provide support to children and assist families in the devastated areas of eastern Libya.
This announcement comes in the wake of alarming statements from the Libyan Red Crescent, which reported a devastating toll from the floods.
The Libyan Red Crescent revealed that the death toll has exceeded 11,000 people, while the number of missing individuals stands at nearly 20,000.
Moreover, the Libyan Red Crescent noted that the recent floods in Derna have led to the relocation of explosive war remnants from their previous locations to various areas throughout the flooded regions.
In a statement posted on their Facebook page, the Libyan Red Crescent explained, “Derna is known to be contaminated with explosive war remnants; therefore, the risk of encountering explosive war remnants is widespread throughout the city.”
The situation in Libya remains critical as authorities and humanitarian organizations grapple with the devastating aftermath of Storm Daniel and its impact on vulnerable communities, particularly children.
