Libyan Court Sentences 12 Officials Over Deadly Derna Dam Collapse and Floods

Jul 28, 2024, 01:26 PM

A Libyan court has sentenced 12 officials to prison terms ranging from 9 to 27 years in connection with the deadly collapse of dams in Derna last year. The disaster, which was caused by Storm Daniel and led to devastating floods, resulted in the deaths of thousands of residents. The officials were convicted on charges of negligence, premeditated murder, and wasting public funds.