Devastating Floods in Libya Expose Urgent Need for Unity

At least 5,300 people have been killed and 10,000 are missing after a massive flood hit Libya's northeast, with the worst-hit city being Derna. The flooding was exacerbated by the collapse of two dams, and the inadequate response is attributed to Libya's lack of preparedness and political fragmentation. The country's two rival administrations, the Government of National Unity and the Libyan National Army, are vying for control. Climate change likely played a role in the intensity of the storm, as warmer Mediterranean Sea temperatures fueled heavy rainfall. International aid is being sent to Libya, but the fragmented political situation complicates rescue missions and aid delivery.