Warlord Exploits Libya Floods for Power, Observers Warn

Observers claim that warlord Khalifa Haftar and his sons are using the response to the devastating floods in Libya's Derna city as a means to exert control rather than provide humanitarian relief. The floods, caused by two burst dams during a storm, have resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread destruction. Haftar's military presence and control over aid efforts have created bottlenecks, hindering relief operations. Haftar's sons, including Saddam Haftar, have also sought to consolidate their power and control over international aid teams. Critics fear that investigations into the disaster will be limited in scope and fail to hold those responsible fully accountable.