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UN Humanitarian Coordinator saddened by Hurricane Daniel’s impact on Libya
UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya, Georgette Gagnon, has expressed sadness at the impact of Hurricane Daniel on the North African country.
Writing on her X handle (formerly Twitter) Georgette called for local and international assistance for the people.
She said: “As the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya, I am deeply saddened by the severe impact of Hurricane Daniel on the country and have tasked an emergency response team to prepare to support local authorities and partners in the region.
“Early reports indicate that dozens of villages and towns have been severely affected by the storm, with widespread flooding, damage to infrastructure, and loss of life.
“I call on all local, national, and international partners to join hands to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people in eastern Libya during this difficult time.”