Libya: 4 new officials in detention due to floods

The Libyan Public Prosecutor ordered the placement of four new officials in pretrial detention as part of an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused devastating floods in the city of Derna in the east of the country on 10 September. On 25 September, the Public Prosecutor ordered the imprisonment of eight officials, including the former mayor of Derna, as part of this case. READ: Derna children traumatised in aftermath of Libya floods triggered by Storm DanielFor its part, the authorities of eastern Libya announced on Friday that they would begin to compensate those affected by the floods caused by Storm Daniel in the coming days. Deputy Minister of the Interior Faraj Qaim said that 100,000 Libyan dinars (19,000 euros) would be given to residents whose homes were destroyed by floods. READ: Rescuers search sea for Libya survivors after floods