UN envoy stresses swift, coordinated recovery efforts in floods-hit Libya
1 year, 3 months ago

UN envoy stresses swift, coordinated recovery efforts in floods-hit Libya

China Daily  

A man sits inside his destroyed home, following fatal floods in Derna, Libya, September 17, 2023. TRIPOLI - The special representative of the UN secretary-general for Libya on Sunday stressed the importance of swift, coordinated and united efforts to recover from the floods that hit eastern Libya last week. Abdoulaye Bathily made the remarks in a meeting with President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed Menfi in the capital Tripoli, during which he expressed condolences on behalf of the UN after deadly floods swept the city of Derna and other areas, Bathily wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. On Sept. 10, Mediterranean storm Daniel triggered the worst floods in Libya in decades, which have so far claimed at least 5,500 lives and left another 10,000 missing, according to official statistics.

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A Libyan city scarred by flooding that killed thousands tries to rebuild a year later
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A Libyan city scarred by flooding that killed thousands tries to rebuild a year later

Associated Press  

DERNA, Libya — A year since two dams burst upstream from the eastern Libyan city of Derna, unleashing a wall of water that swept away thousands of people, its residents no longer hold out hope of finding many of their loved ones. Now, one of Libya’s rival authorities is putting serious resources into rebuilding Derna — the east-based government and …

Libya’s eastern government holds conference on reconstruction of coastal city destroyed by floods
1 year, 1 month ago

Libya’s eastern government holds conference on reconstruction of coastal city destroyed by floods

Associated Press  

CAIRO — An international conference on reconstruction of one of Libya’s coastal cities, decimated in a fatal flood in September, began Wednesday, one of Libya’s rival governments announced. The two-day conference marks a tentative step toward the rebuilding of the city, with a total of 400 participants convening in Derna on Wednesday and in Benghazi on Thursday, Libya’s eastern government …

U.S ambassador to Libya says deadly floods have spurred efforts to unify the north African country
1 year, 2 months ago

U.S ambassador to Libya says deadly floods have spurred efforts to unify the north African country

Associated Press  

CAIRO — The U.S. Ambassador to Libya said Thursday that the deadly floods that devastated a Libyan coastal city last month have spurred new efforts to unify the oil rich country. During an online news conference, Richard Norland insisted that the tragedy, which killed thousands of people in the eastern city of Derna, has added urgency to “unify the country’s …

UN envoy calls for a ‘unified mechanism’ to lead reconstruction of Libya’s flood-wrecked city
1 year, 2 months ago

UN envoy calls for a ‘unified mechanism’ to lead reconstruction of Libya’s flood-wrecked city

Associated Press  

CAIRO — The United Nations’ top official in divided Libya on Monday called for a unified mechanism to lead the reconstruction of a coastal city that was wrecked by devastating floods last month. As Libya remains divided, with two rival administrations claiming legitimacy and each wanting to oversee the reconstruction of Derna, Bathily called for “a unified national mechanism. required …

Libya’s flood survivors demand accountability, hold protest against authorities
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya’s flood survivors demand accountability, hold protest against authorities

The Hindu  

Abdel-Hamid al-Hassadi survived the devastating flooding in eastern Libya, but he lost some 90 people from his extended family. “We witnessed the magnitude of the catastrophe,” Mr. al-Hassadi said in a phone interview, referring to the massive flooding that engulfed his city. The World Health Organization says a total of 3,958 deaths have been registered in hospitals, but a previous …

As eastern Libya reels from disastrous floods, a new threat emerges
1 year, 3 months ago

As eastern Libya reels from disastrous floods, a new threat emerges

Al Jazeera  

Health officials warn of the danger of water contamination in the aftermath of catastrophic floods in Libya’s east. More than a week after floods caused by Storm Daniel devastated eastern Libya, killing thousands and displacing many more, survivors are faced with another threat: water contamination. “Access to clean water is a basic human right, and we are deeply concerned about …

Libya floods made up to 50 times more likely by climate change, study suggests
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya floods made up to 50 times more likely by climate change, study suggests

The Independent  

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Libya dam collapse: engineering expert raises questions about management
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya dam collapse: engineering expert raises questions about management

The Hindu  

More than 11,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands are missing following the catastrophic collapse of two dams in the eastern Libyan city of Derna. The Conversation Africa’s Moina Spooner asked water resources and engineering expert Nadhir Al-Ansari, who has researched the design and safety of dams, to provide insights into the disaster. For instance, in cases of …

Mapping Libya’s flood damage | Infographics
1 year, 3 months ago

Mapping Libya’s flood damage | Infographics

The Hindu  

Storm Daniel makes landfall On September 10, a Mediterranean storm made landfall near the Benghazi city in northeast Libya. Dams near Derna collapse As the storm brought record-breaking rainfall, Al-Wadia dam to the south of the city collapsed. Following this, water rushed down the Wadia valley for around 12 kilometres before reaching the second dam closer to Derna city. At …

UN warns of disease threat in flood-ravaged east Libya
1 year, 3 months ago

UN warns of disease threat in flood-ravaged east Libya

The Hindu  

The UN warned on September 18 that disease outbreaks could bring “a second devastating crisis” to Libya a week after a huge flash flood shattered the coastal city of Derna, sweeping thousands to their deaths. Local officials, aid agencies and the World Health Organization “are concerned about the risk of disease outbreak, particularly from contaminated water and the lack of …

Libya floods: Conflicting death tolls, Greek aid workers die in crash
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya floods: Conflicting death tolls, Greek aid workers die in crash

Al Jazeera  

The city of Derna in eastern Libya is still digging out and counting the dead after devastating floods struck more than a week ago. OCHA attributed the death toll to the Libyan Red Crescent, but its spokesman Tawfiq al-Shukri rejected the figures, telling dpa: “The official numbers are issued by the agency authorised by the Libyan authorities.” In a later …

Libyan survivors protest against authorities after flood disaster in Derna
1 year, 3 months ago

Libyan survivors protest against authorities after flood disaster in Derna

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of people have protested in the eastern Libyan city of Derna, venting anger against authorities and demanding accountability one week after a flood killed thousands of residents and destroyed entire neighbourhoods. Libya has two rival administrations, an internationally-recognised one based in the capital Tripoli in the country’s west, and another self-proclaimed government based in the eastern city of Benghazi, …

Libya floods: UN revises death count from disaster to 3958; over 9000 injured
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya floods: UN revises death count from disaster to 3958; over 9000 injured

India TV News  

The United Nations has revised its previous death count of deaths from floods in Libya, according to which at least 3,958 people have lost their lives across the country instead of the 11,300 that was earlier reported by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs due to the disaster that hit last week, CNN reported. However, the Libyan …

For a divided Libya, disastrous floods have become a rallying cry for unity
1 year, 3 months ago

For a divided Libya, disastrous floods have become a rallying cry for unity

Associated Press  

TRIPOLI, Libya — Zahra el-Gerbi wasn’t expecting much of a response to her online fundraiser, but she felt she had to do something after four of her relatives died in the flooding that decimated the eastern Libyan city of Derna. “The wound or pain of what happened in Derna hurt all the people from western Libya to southern Libya to …

Aid Arrives in Flood-hit Libya But Hopes Fade for Survivors
1 year, 3 months ago

Aid Arrives in Flood-hit Libya But Hopes Fade for Survivors

News 18  

Shipments of international aid began to arrive in Libya on Saturday, offering a lifeline to thousands despite dwindling hopes of finding more survivors days after deadly flash floods. The World Health Organization said “the bodies of 3,958 people have been recovered and identified”, with 9,000 more still missing, as it announced 29 tonnes of aid had arrived in the eastern …

Libya investigates dams’ collapse after flood killed over 11,000
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya investigates dams’ collapse after flood killed over 11,000

The Hindu  

Libyan authorities have opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city as rescue teams searched for bodies on September 16, nearly a week after the deluge killed more than 11,000 people. Haider al-Saeih, head of Libya’s center for combating diseases, said in televised comments Saturday that at least 150 people …

Libya investigates dams’ collapse after a devastating flood last weekend killed more than 11,000
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya investigates dams’ collapse after a devastating flood last weekend killed more than 11,000

Associated Press  

DERNA, Libya — Libyan authorities have opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city as rescue teams searched for bodies on Saturday, nearly a week after the deluge killed more than 11,000 people. Haider al-Saeih, head of Libya’s center for combating diseases, said in televised comments Saturday that at least …

Libya Floods: What We Know About the Disaster That Killed Over 11,000 People
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya Floods: What We Know About the Disaster That Killed Over 11,000 People

News 18  

At least 11,300 people lost their lives in Libya when two dams above the eastern city of Derna burst early Monday, overwhelmed by the torrential rain brought by a storm. Islamic Relief warned of a “second humanitarian crisis” after the flood, pointing to the “growing risk of water-borne diseases and shortages of food, shelter and medicine”. Warning Signs When hydrologist …

Libya’s deadly floods: what we know
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya’s deadly floods: what we know

The Hindu  

Flash flooding in east Libya caused by Storm Daniel tore through the coastal city of Derna, leaving nearly 4,000 people dead, 10,000 missing and entire neighbourhoods in ruins. Egypt’s armed forces chief of staff, an ally of east Libya military strongman Khalifa Haftar, flew to Benghazi on Tuesday aboard a plane loaded with relief supplies and personnel, reports said. ‘Medicane’ …

Libya's flood-ravaged Derna in grisly hunt for thousands still missing
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya's flood-ravaged Derna in grisly hunt for thousands still missing

The Hindu  

Emergency teams on Friday kept up their search for the thousands still posted as missing from the tsunami-sized flash flood that swept the Libyan port city of Derna, killing at least 4,000 people. "Within seconds the water level suddenly rose," recounted one injured survivor who said he was swept away with his mother in the late-night ordeal before they both …

‘Desert turned into a sea’: Eastern Libya flood survivors recount horror
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Desert turned into a sea’: Eastern Libya flood survivors recount horror

Al Jazeera  

Survivors of devastating flash floods that struck eastern Libya tell Al Jazeera they remain without food and water, and struggle to find loved ones. Benghazi, Libya – “Have you ever seen a desert become the sea in the blink of an eye?” It is the image that has stayed in 22-year-old Muhammad al-Awkali’s mind from the day Storm Daniel struck …

Relief efforts continue to cope with flood aftermath in Libya
1 year, 3 months ago

Relief efforts continue to cope with flood aftermath in Libya

China Daily  

Displaced people receive food aid from private schools and parents from east of Libya, in the aftermath of the floods, in Derna, Libya Sept 15, 2023. Ahmed Al-Mandhari, the regional director of the World Health Organization for the Eastern Mediterranean, said that Libya is going through "an unprecedented humanitarian crisis" after the storm caused the largest and worst floods the …

Searchers look for more than 10,000 missing in flooded Libyan city where death toll has eclipsed 11,000
1 year, 3 months ago

Searchers look for more than 10,000 missing in flooded Libyan city where death toll has eclipsed 11,000

LA Times  

People look for survivors of the flood that devastated Derna, Libya, this week. “There is an enormous need for coordination.” Teams have buried bodies in mass graves outside the city and in nearby towns, Eastern Libya’s health minister, Othman Abduljaleel, said. Bodies “are littering the streets, washing back up on shore and buried under collapsed buildings and debris,” said Bilal …

Fury over ‘avoidable’ deaths in Libya floods as thousands buried in mass graves with 11,000 confirmed dead
1 year, 3 months ago

Fury over ‘avoidable’ deaths in Libya floods as thousands buried in mass graves with 11,000 confirmed dead

The Independent  

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AP PHOTOS: Satellite images show flood devastation that killed more than 11,000 in Libya
1 year, 3 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Satellite images show flood devastation that killed more than 11,000 in Libya

Associated Press  

DERNA, Libya — Images taken by satellite show the physical devastation from a flood that killed at least 11,300 people in the eastern Libyan city of Derna. This combination of satellite images from Maxar Technologies shows a coastal roadway in Derna, Libya, on July 1, 2023, top, and the same flood damaged area on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. This combination …

Most Libya flood casualties could have been avoided: U.N.
1 year, 3 months ago

Most Libya flood casualties could have been avoided: U.N.

The Hindu  

The United Nations said Thursday that most of the thousands of deaths in Libya's flood disaster could have been averted if early warning and emergency management systems had functioned properly. If the system in Libya ad worked properly, "the emergency management forces would have been able to carry out the evacuation of the people, and we could have avoided most …

Global aid effort intensifies for flood-stricken Libya
1 year, 3 months ago

Global aid effort intensifies for flood-stricken Libya

The Hindu  

A global aid effort for Libya gathered pace Thursday after a tsunami-sized flash flood killed at least 4,000 people, with thousands more missing — a death toll the UN blamed in part on the legacy of years of war and chaos. The UN, United States, European Union and multiple Middle Eastern and North African nations have pledged to send rescue …

Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya’s coastal city of Derna, aid group says
1 year, 3 months ago

Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya’s coastal city of Derna, aid group says

Associated Press  

DERNA, Libya — The death toll in Libya’s coastal city of Derna has soared to 11,300 as search efforts continue following a massive flood fed by the breaching of two dams in heavy rains, the Libyan Red Crescent said Thursday. Derna has begun burying its dead, mostly in mass graves, said eastern Libya’s health minister, Othman Abduljaleel on Thursday. The …

Whole families drowned in Libya’s flood. Many didn’t realize the danger until they heard dams burst
1 year, 3 months ago

Whole families drowned in Libya’s flood. Many didn’t realize the danger until they heard dams burst

Associated Press  

DERNA, Libya — The wall of water several stories high smashed into apartment buildings, drowning entire families in minutes. “No one expected this,” said Fadelallah, who asked that his surname not be used because he fears reprisal from government officials and armed groups who could view his story as criticism of their efforts. Footage captured by The Associated Press showed …

Natural disaster or man-made, why was Libya so vulnerable to floods?
1 year, 3 months ago

Natural disaster or man-made, why was Libya so vulnerable to floods?

Al Jazeera  

While the floods were unprecedented, experts argue that years of neglect and corruption worsened the tragedy. But while many, particularly some of Libya’s politicians, are painting what happened as purely the result of a natural disaster, experts say that corruption, poor maintenance of public infrastructure – and years of political infighting, with Libya divided between two rival administrations – have …

Libya's Deadly Floods: Vulnerable Cities, International Response & Reactions
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya's Deadly Floods: Vulnerable Cities, International Response & Reactions

News 18  

Flash flooding in east Libya caused by Storm Daniel tore through the coastal city of Derna, leaving upwards of 2,300 dead, 10,000 missing and entire neighbourhoods in ruins. – Dams burst – On Sunday afternoon, Storm Daniel made landfall on Libya’s east coast after earlier lashing Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey. – Vulnerable city – Figures provided by the emergency services …

Flood death toll in Libya’s city of Derna crosses 5,100
1 year, 3 months ago

Flood death toll in Libya’s city of Derna crosses 5,100

The Hindu  

The death toll from flooding that hit the eastern Libyan city of Derna reached more than 5,000 and was expected to rise further, a local health official said on Wednesday, as authorities struggled to get aid to the coastal city where thousands remained missing and tens of thousands were homeless. Aid workers who managed to reach the city, which was …

Not Climate Crisis Alone: Why the Libya floods have caused so much death and destruction – Firstpost
1 year, 3 months ago

Not Climate Crisis Alone: Why the Libya floods have caused so much death and destruction – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Over 2,300 people have died and over 10,000 are still missing as a result of the devastation caused by the Mediterranean storm Daniel in Libya. Over 2,300 people have died and over 10,000 are still missing as a result of the devastation caused by the Mediterranean storm Daniel in Libya, according to The Associated Press. Lack of single government Analysts …

More than 1,500 bodies are uncovered in Libyan city devastated by Storm Daniel with fears the toll could pass 5,000 after flood smashes through dams and washes away whole neighbourhoods
1 year, 3 months ago

More than 1,500 bodies are uncovered in Libyan city devastated by Storm Daniel with fears the toll could pass 5,000 after flood smashes through dams and washes away whole neighbourhoods

Daily Mail  

Emergency workers uncovered more than 1,500 bodies in the wreckage of Libya's eastern city of Derna on Tuesday, and it was feared the toll could surpass 5,000 after floodwaters smashed through dams and washed away entire neighborhoods of the city. A view of devastation in disaster zones after the floods caused by Storm Daniel in Derna, Libya A damaged vehicle …

Over 5,300 feared dead, 10,000 more missing in Libya's devastating floods
1 year, 3 months ago

Over 5,300 feared dead, 10,000 more missing in Libya's devastating floods

China Daily  

This handout satellite image released on September 12, 2023 by Planet Labs PBC shows an aerial view of the city of Derna after flash flooding on September 12, 2023. BEIJING - Thousands of people were killed and over 10,000 more missing after floods, triggered by Mediterranean storm Daniel, hit eastern Libya on Sunday. At least 5,300 people are feared dead, …

Death toll in Libya’s Derna flooding could reach 20,000: Mayor
1 year, 3 months ago

Death toll in Libya’s Derna flooding could reach 20,000: Mayor

Al Jazeera  

Thousands remain missing as rescuers struggle to get to Derna, the city hardest hit by floods unleashed on Sunday by Storm Daniel. Derna Mayor Abdulmenam al-Ghaithi told Saudi-owned Al Arabiya television the estimated number of deaths in the city could reach between 18,000 to 20,000 based on the number of districts destroyed by the flood. “I fear that the city …

Climate change exacerbates deadly floods in Libya and worldwide
1 year, 3 months ago

Climate change exacerbates deadly floods in Libya and worldwide

NPR  

Climate change exacerbates deadly floods in Libya and worldwide Enlarge this image toggle caption Muhammad J. Elalwany/AP Muhammad J. Elalwany/AP Catastrophic floods in eastern Libya killed at least 3,958 people, according to the United Nations. Sponsor Message Human-caused warming made the extreme rainfall in Libya 50 times more likely to happen, according to a rapid analysis done by World Weather …

An inside account of devastation and survival in the Libya floods
1 year, 3 months ago

An inside account of devastation and survival in the Libya floods

NPR  

An inside account of devastation and survival in the Libya floods toggle caption Abdullah Mohammed Bonja/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Two dams collapsed and whole neighborhoods were washed away after a storm slammed the city of Derna, Libya and others along the Mediterranean coast this week. Huda Akram: Oh, well, my uncles and my aunts, they're fine, both from my …

Mapping Libya’s catastrophic flood damage in Derna after Storm Daniel
1 year, 3 months ago

Mapping Libya’s catastrophic flood damage in Derna after Storm Daniel

Al Jazeera  

Two dams burst upstream from the coastal city, releasing a wall of water that swept away buildings and the people inside them. Nearly 10,000 people are missing in Libya after a severe storm slammed into its eastern coast this week, according to the Red Cross. The storm made landfall in Libya a few days later, causing flooding on Sunday in …

Cyclone that devastated Libya is latest extreme event with some hallmarks of climate change
1 year, 3 months ago

Cyclone that devastated Libya is latest extreme event with some hallmarks of climate change

Associated Press  

The Mediterranean storm that dumped torrential rain on the Libyan coast, setting off flooding that’s believed to have killed thousands of people, is the latest extreme weather event to carry some of the hallmarks of climate change, scientists say. It’s difficult to attribute a single weather event to climate change, “but we know there are factors that could be at …

How Libya’s chaos left its people vulnerable to deadly flooding
1 year, 3 months ago

How Libya’s chaos left its people vulnerable to deadly flooding

Associated Press  

LONDON — A storm that has killed thousands of people and left thousands more missing in Libya is the latest blow to a country that has been gutted by years of chaos and division. The north African country has been divided between rival administrations and beset by militia conflict since NATO-backed Arab Spring uprising toppled autocratic ruler Moammar Gadhafi in …

Libya flooding: Over 10,000 missing and 2,000 feared dead in Libya after Storm Daniel
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya flooding: Over 10,000 missing and 2,000 feared dead in Libya after Storm Daniel

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 10,000 people are missing and around 3,000 feared dead in Libya after a …

More than 5,300 are feared dead, thousands more are missing as eastern Libya is devastated by floods
1 year, 3 months ago

More than 5,300 are feared dead, thousands more are missing as eastern Libya is devastated by floods

The Hindu  

Emergency workers uncovered more than 1,500 bodies in the wreckage of Libya’s eastern city of Derna on Tuesday, and it was feared the toll could spiral with 10,000 people reported still missing after floodwaters smashed through dams and washed away entire neighborhoods of the city. The death toll in Derna alone has exceeded 5,300, the state-run news agency quoted Mohammed …

2,000 feared dead in Eastern Libya after Storm Daniel floods region
1 year, 3 months ago

2,000 feared dead in Eastern Libya after Storm Daniel floods region

Hindustan Times  

2,000 feared dead in Eastern Libya after Storm Daniel floods region Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Eastern Libya that broke dams and swept away entire neighborhoods in multiple coastal towns.. 1 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout People stand on a damaged road as a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hit Shahhat City, Libya, on …

Thousands are feared dead and thousands more are missing in flood-ravaged eastern Libya
1 year, 3 months ago

Thousands are feared dead and thousands more are missing in flood-ravaged eastern Libya

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Emergency workers uncovered more than 1,500 bodies in the wreckage of Libya’s eastern city of Derna on Tuesday, and it was feared the toll could surpass 5,000 after floodwaters smashed through dams and washed away entire neighborhoods of the city. Libya’s National Meteorological Center said Tuesday it issued early warnings for Storm Daniel, an “extreme weather event,” 72 …

Death toll in Libya floods nearly 3,000 after Storm Daniel
1 year, 3 months ago

Death toll in Libya floods nearly 3,000 after Storm Daniel

Al Jazeera  

Up to 10,000 people are missing and about twice as many have been displaced. Libya’s Red Crescent spokesman Taqfiq Shukri said on Tuesday that there are 2,084 people confirmed dead, while IFRC head Tamer Ramadan said: “The number of missing people is hitting 10,000 so far”. Reporting from Tripoli on Tuesday, Al Jazeera’s Malik Traina said it is not yet …

What’s happening in Libya after devastating Storm Daniel floods?
1 year, 3 months ago

What’s happening in Libya after devastating Storm Daniel floods?

Al Jazeera  

Rescue efforts could be complicated by the fact that Libya has two rival governments to the east and the west. Heavy flooding caused by Storm Daniel has had a devastating effect on eastern Libya, leaving a trail of destruction that will be difficult to repair in the midst of the country’s political instability. Heavy rainfall brought by Storm Daniel quickly …

Libya floods wipe out quarter of city, 10,000 feared missing
1 year, 3 months ago

Libya floods wipe out quarter of city, 10,000 feared missing

India Today  

Authorities in eastern Libya said at least 2,000 people were killed and thousands more were missing after a massive flood ripped through the city of Derna following a heavy storm and rain. Ahmed Mismari, the spokesperson for the Libyan National Army that controls eastern Libya, said in a televised news conference that the disaster came after dams above Derna had …

Deputy mayor of Derna, Libya’s flooded city, describes situation
1 year, 3 months ago

Deputy mayor of Derna, Libya’s flooded city, describes situation

Al Jazeera  

Ahmed Madroud says dams have not been maintained since 2002, and damage from floods will be difficult to repair. Dams in storm-hit Derna in eastern Libya have not been maintained for more than two decades and the infrastructure was not built to withstand the effects of this week’s devastating floods, the city’s deputy mayor has said. Though communication has been …

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