The Libyan authorities have identified 14 more victims of Storm Daniel, which devastated the city of Derna in September 2023. The victims include individuals from three Arab nationalities: Egyptian, Sudanese, and Syrian. The identification process was carried out by the General Authority for Research and Identification of Missing Persons, led by Dr. Kamal Al-Siwai. The results have been handed over to the Office of the Public Prosecutor as part of the legal procedures.
The storm, which hit eastern Libya on September 10, 2023, caused widespread destruction and resulted in the deaths of thousands of people. The city of Derna was particularly affected, with entire neighborhoods being swept away by the floods. The Libyan government has been working to identify the victims and provide support to the affected families. The identification of the 14 new victims brings the total number of identified cases to 378, including foreigners.
The General Authority for Research and Identification of Missing Persons has been working tirelessly to identify the victims of Storm Daniel. The authority has been using scientific and technical methods to analyze DNA samples and other evidence to determine the identities of the victims. The process has been ongoing since August 2025, and the authority has made significant progress in identifying the victims.
The floods caused by Storm Daniel resulted in significant damage to the city of Derna and its surroundings. The disaster led to the displacement of tens of thousands of people and caused an estimated $1.65 billion in economic losses. The Libyan government has been working to provide support to the affected families and to rebuild the damaged infrastructure.
The investigation into the disaster has revealed that a total of 5,923 people lost their lives as a result of the floods. The investigation also found that 3,297 people were reported missing. The Libyan government has been working to provide support to the families of the victims and to hold those responsible for the disaster accountable.
The identification of the 14 new victims is a significant step forward in the efforts to bring closure to the families of the victims. The General Authority for Research and Identification of Missing Persons will continue to work to identify the remaining victims and to provide support to the affected families.
The Libyan government has been working to provide humanitarian assistance to the affected families and to rebuild the damaged infrastructure. The government has also been working to hold those responsible for the disaster accountable and to prevent similar disasters from occurring in the future.
Key points
- The Libyan authorities have identified 14 more victims of Storm Daniel, including individuals from three Arab nationalities.
- The identification process was carried out by the General Authority for Research and Identification of Missing Persons.
- The total number of identified victims has risen to 378, including foreigners.
