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Libya: mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs of Storm Daniel-affected communities

30 January 2024

Libya: mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs of Storm Daniel-affected communities

DOCUMENT / PDF / 438 KB

Between 9–11 September 2023, Storm Daniel hit northeastern Libya. The storm had a significant impact on the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of affected communities.

Natural hazards
Protection risks in eastern and western Libya

15 December 2023

Protection risks in eastern and western Libya

DOCUMENT / PDF / 2 MB

This report provides an analysis of available information on protection risks prior to Storm Daniel and identifies any new or changed protection threats following the storm.

 

Protection
Libya: anticipated impacts of the rainy season

27 October 2023

Libya: anticipated impacts of the rainy season

DOCUMENT / PDF / 1 MB

This report aims to identify the anticipated impacts of the upcoming rainy season in northern Libya, where communities are still recovering from Storm Daniel. It seeks to inform anticipatory action, preparedness, and emergency response among humanitarian organisations.

Natural hazards
Libya: pre-crisis humanitarian situation in Al Jabal Al Akhdar district

22 September 2023

Libya: pre-crisis humanitarian situation in Al Jabal Al Akhdar district

DOCUMENT / PDF / 1 MB

This report provides the current situation in Al Jabal Al Akhdar related to the impact of Storm Daniel district, as well as baseline, background, and contextual information to help inform the humanitarian response.

Natural hazards
Libya: pre-crisis humanitarian situation in Derna

19 September 2023

Libya: pre-crisis humanitarian situation in Derna

DOCUMENT / PDF / 576 KB

This report provides baseline, background, and context information on Derna district, referring to the situation before Storm Daniel made landfall in Libya on 10 September 2023 and the subsequent collapse of two dams in Derna, to help inform the humanitarian response.

Natural hazards
Libya: update on the impact of Storm Daniel in Derna district

15 September 2023

Libya: update on the impact of Storm Daniel in Derna district

DOCUMENT / PDF / 324 KB

On 10 September 2023, Storm Daniel made landfall in Libya, causing heavy rainfall, flash floods, and strong winds.This report provides an initial overview of the humanitarian situation in Derna district, with an emphasis on Derna city, one of the most affected areas. 

Natural hazards
Libya: impact of Storm Daniel in eastern Libya and the collapse of dams in Derna

13 September 2023

Libya: impact of Storm Daniel in eastern Libya and the collapse of dams in Derna

DOCUMENT / PDF / 4 MB

On 10 September 2023, Storm Daniel made landfall in Libya, causing heavy rainfall, flash floods, and strong winds. It affected coastal towns and cities in the northeast of the country. As of 13 September, around 5,300 people have been killed and 10,000 people remained missing.

Natural hazards
Libya: Humanitarian situation in detention centres

02 November 2021

Libya: Humanitarian situation in detention centres

DOCUMENT / PDF / 410 KB

This report provides an overview of the humanitarian needs of migrants in Libyan detention centres. The analysis is based on a review of secondary sources produced by NGOs, international organisations, scholars, and the media. 

Libya: Escalation of conflict

26 April 2019

Libya: Escalation of conflict

DOCUMENT / PDF / 368 KB

In April 2019, conflict between the Libyan National Army aligned to the government in the east and the opposing UN-backed Government of National Accord, based in the northwest of Libya, escalated in and around the capital Tripoli. Clashes have affected 1.5 million people and displaced over 37,600. Key humanitarian needs include safe access to healthcare, and protection and shelter assistance. 

Conflict and violence
Migration in West and North Africa

30 November 2018

Migration in West and North Africa

DOCUMENT / PDF / 855 KB

These scenarios consider how migration dynamics within and via West and North Africa (including across the Mediterranean Sea) might evolve in the first half of 2019 and the potential humanitarian consequences. The aim is to support strategic planning, create awareness and promote preparedness activities for policymakers and other actors working on migration.

Mixed migration
Humanitarian Response Plan 2022

07 April 2017

Humanitarian Response Plan 2022

DOCUMENT / PDF / 901 KB

ACAPS and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have produced a new set of Central and West Mediterranean migration scenarios, outlining possible developments in migration via Libya, Italy, Spain and other transit countries over the next six months.

Mixed migration