Desperation and Destruction: Migrants' Struggles in Flood-Hit Libya
Flash floods in the Libyan city of Derna have claimed the lives of thousands, including migrants who had settled there to work and avoid the dangerous Mediterranean crossing to Europe. The floods washed away entire neighborhoods, leaving families devastated and without bodies to bury. Libya has become a major departure point for migrants attempting to reach Europe, but many also stay to work in the country's oil-financed economy. The floods have highlighted the risks faced by migrants in Libya, prompting warnings for others not to attempt the perilous journey.