12 Libyan officials imprisoned for 9-27 years for negligence in dam collapses that caused over 4,000 deaths.
12 Libyan officials were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 9 to 27 years for their roles in the dam collapses in Derna last year, which led to over 4,000 deaths. The officials, who were responsible for managing water resources and maintaining the dams, were charged with offenses such as negligence, premeditated murder, and mishandling public funds. The dams, built in the 1970s, had been flagged for risks by scientists.
July 28, 2024
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