The UN mobilizes an aid team from Morocco to Libya due to the extent of the tragedy

O UN mobilized a team of experts in coordinating international aid that had in mind Morocco and sent it to Libyawhere he considers that the true magnitude of the disaster caused by a cyclone and the collapse of two dams that destroyed the city of Derna and caused serious damage elsewhere.

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“Floods and mudflows, and the consequent destruction of buildings, continue to hide the level of mortality and the need for Libya“, said today the deputy secretary general of UN for humanitarian affairs, Martin Griffithswho is in Geneva to direct logistical assistance plans for Libya and Morocco.

He specified that the most urgent needs in Libya They provide shelter for people who have lost their homes and all their belongings, food, medical supplies to prevent infectious diseases and drinking water, as well as psychosocial support to help those affected move forward after such a trauma.

“Let us think about the trauma of families who have been desperately searching for their loved ones for days. loved ones, living or dead, after the terrible disaster that occurred in the middle of the night. We heard stories of families who lost fifty relatives“, said.

Griffiths said the decision to send the rapid response team from UN in Morocco for Libya It was done with the agreement of the authorities of the first country and today it is located in the city of Benghazilocated about 250 kilometers from the devastated city of Derna and where fear spread across the state from two other nearby dams.

The experts will collaborate with the authorities of Libya in coordinating aid, as “If there is no coordination, chaos ensues and more lives are lost.”

He explained that the decision to mobilize this team was taken because it was already in the region and its members speak Arabic, which makes your work easier.

The coordinator of Federation International Red Cross and the Red Crescent (IFRC), Tamer Ramadan, said that there is still hope of finding survivors in Libya.

About the missing, who It is estimated that there are around 10,000, He said many people who left the city seeking help may not have been able to contact their families to tell them they are alive due to the disruption in communications.

Ramadan ensured that the authorities governing eastern Libyawhere the disaster occurred, are collaborating with the entities humanitarian to carry out your work.

Source: Elcomercio

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