Libyan court sentences 12 officials to prison over last year's deadly flooding

A devastating flood occurred in Derna, Libya on September 11, caused by the failure of two dams outside the city, which were overwhelmed by heavy rain from Storm Daniel. The flood inundated approximately a quarter of the city, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. Twelve Libyan officials were convicted and sentenced for their roles in the disaster, but the country's entrenched political class remains untouched, with many Libyans blaming them for a decade of political stagnation, corruption, and chaos.