Libya Announces Identification of 30 Victims of Cyclone Daniel in Derna

Derna Disaster Victims Identified Through DNA as Libya’s Search for the Missing Continues

Authorities in Derna have identified 30 previously unknown victims of the devastating 2023 storm through DNA analysis, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to account for those lost in one of Libya’s deadliest disasters. The identifications were confirmed by the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons during a recent meeting of its scientific committee, chaired by Kamal Al-Siouy. The process relies on advanced…

Libya Announces Identification of 30 Victims of Cyclone Daniel in Derna

The Scientific Committee of the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons in Libya has approved the DNA matching results for victims of Cyclone Daniel in the city of Derna. This decision was made during the committee's ongoing periodic meetings, chaired by Dr. Kamal Al-Siwi.