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First news: Political storms and natural disasters: An in-depth analysis of the Derna floods
In Derna, Libya, a peaceful night was shattered by a sudden nightmare. In this once peaceful city, people are bathing in the tranquility of the eve of the storm, unaware that disaster is looming.
Hurricane Daniel swept across Libya's eastern Mediterranean coast, bringing furious flooding. During this storm, two important dams in Derna, Abu Mansour Dam and Bilad Dam, collapsed in the dark, releasing huge streams of water. People panic in unforeseen dangers and cannot escape this sudden catastrophe.
Thousands of people were swept away by the floods, mercilessly claiming their lives. Many were swallowed up by the flood while they slept peacefully, and their dreams and futures came to an end. According to the Libyan Red Crescent, more than 11,000 people have been killed, thousands more have disappeared, families torn apart and lives completely destroyed.
This sudden incident caused shocks and questions at home and abroad. People began to ask: Why did these two dams collapse so suddenly on the eve of the hurricane? Who is responsible?
In fact, there are deeper problems behind this disaster. The two dams began cracking more than two decades ago, and the government hired an Italian engineering company to assess the damage. However, despite the obvious problems, the restoration work has been delayed and the funds earmarked have not been fully utilized. The audit report also shows that the government has allocated a large amount of money for repairs, but there is no actual action, and officials are simply taking the money without fulfilling their responsibilities.
The incident not only revealed corruption and management problems within the Libyan government, but also the severe damage that the country's long-standing instability has caused to infrastructure and disaster preparedness. Libya's regime fell apart after a dramatic change in 2011, leading to long-term civil unrest. Infrastructure in all parts of the country began to deteriorate, the relevant departments could not function properly, and corruption was increasing.
As disaster unfolds, the investigation will focus not only on the dam collapse itself, but also on potentially involving senior regime officials in eastern and western Libya. Investigators will relentlessly track the flow of funds for dam repairs and are firmly committed to holding accountable whoever makes mistakes or neglects their duties.
The flood disaster in Derna is a painful reminder that we must take the maintenance of infrastructure and disaster prevention measures seriously, and more importantly, we must fight corruption resolutely to ensure public safety and the stability of the country. The inhabitants of this once tranquil city have paid a heavy price, and now is the time to pursue justice to ensure that such tragedies are never repeated.
The Derna floods were not only a disaster, but also a political and judicial intertwine. In the aftermath of the disaster, the Libyan government quickly took a series of actions to try to clarify the chain of responsibility and resolve the issue. However, the process is also fraught with political complexities and controversies.
The mayor's suspension became the first focus of political turmoil. The mayor of Derna, Abdel-Munem Qaisi, has been suspended and is under investigation. He is considered the highest official in the city of Derna, so his responsibility in the disaster is particularly significant. The mayor's suspension has sparked concern and speculation, with some arguing that it is just a manifestation of the government's attempt to shift responsibility, while others believe that the mayor bears some responsibility for the dam failure.
The work of investigators is also in the spotlight. They came from different parts of Libya and were tasked with thoroughly investigating the causes of the dam collapse, tracing the flow of funds, and identifying corruption and negligence. This work is challenging, as it may involve officials within the Government and various interest groups, and conflicts between different political factions may also exacerbate the difficulties of the investigation.
In this chaotic political context, the international community has also expressed its concern. A number of international organizations and countries have offered assistance and support in an attempt to assist the Libyan government in addressing the disaster. However, aid and support also come with the benefits and complexities of international politics. Countries and organizations want to assert their geopolitical and economic interests in this incident, which complicates the conduct of the investigation.
The investigation is also a major challenge for the Libyan justice system. Prolonged civil strife and political turmoil have weakened Libya's rule of law system, making judicial independence and transparency a problem. How to ensure the fairness and transparency of investigations will be an important issue, but also the issue of political interference and external pressure will need to be addressed.
Behind the Derna floods lie problems on multiple levels, including politics, corruption, governance and public safety. This investigation will be a long and complex process that will involve interests and disputes from all sides. However, for those who have lost loved ones and homes in this disaster, the hope is to be able to pursue justice, find out the truth about the disaster, and become part of their rebuilding lives.
The second news: underground pits threaten small Korean cities, and residents' lives are in panic
The quiet town of Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, suddenly fell into an uneasy atmosphere. The city, because of the mysterious changes underground, has once again aroused the anxiety and worry of the citizens. On that shocking morning, a strange scene appeared on the Pingdong Road in the city: a huge "deep pit", 4 meters long, 2 meters wide and 3 meters deep, appeared abruptly on the street. This deep pit appears out of thin air like the minions of a giant beast underground, threatening passing citizens and vehicles.
This is not the first time such an incident has occurred in Jinju City. Just a few weeks ago, on September 4, just 30 meters south of the site, another "deep pit" 3 meters wide and 5 meters deep appeared, causing great shock and distress to the city.
Citizens felt unprecedented unease in this series of ground sinking incidents. They voiced themselves on social media, expressing their fear of unknown threats. Some people can't help but sigh: "This kind of ground sinking situation keeps happening, and I am very scared when driving by." Other citizens have made suggestions calling on the city government to carry out a comprehensive inspection of the city's drainage works to remove the threat.
However, despite the growing concerns and voices of citizens, there have been no casualties so far. Jinju city officials are taking urgent action to try to identify the cause of these subsidence events. Initial speculation points to an aging sewage pipe that may be responsible for this chain of events. In order to confirm this speculation, the relevant road authorities are using advanced equipment such as underground detection radar to conduct detailed inspections of the interior and surface of sewage pipes in an effort to identify potential safety hazards.
While the city of Jinju is facing the emergence of an underground threat, the city government has an emergency plan in place. They promised to complete on-site restoration work by the 18th to ensure that citizens' lives can return to normal, while also strengthening the inspection and maintenance of urban infrastructure to prevent similar incidents from happening again in the future. However, the shadow of underground threats still lingers in the minds of the city's residents, who fear is just the tip of the iceberg and that larger crises may still lurk in the unknown.
The third news: Zaozhuang Overseas Chinese Federation and the German Shandong Chamber of Commerce jointly built a cooperation bridge, and the lithium battery industry was surging
On September 15, 2023, Zaozhuang Overseas Chinese Federation welcomed a special guest, President Qu Yonggang, who is also an overseas committee member of the Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and the president of the German Shandong Chamber of Commerce. His arrival aroused a warm welcome from the Zaozhuang Overseas Chinese Federation, and laid a brand-new bond for the meeting and forum held by Long Xiaohua, secretary of the party leading group and chairman of the Overseas Chinese Federation.
During this meeting, Chairman Long Xiaohua briefed Chairman Qu Yonggang on the economic and social development of Zaozhuang City and the work achievements of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese in recent years. She stressed that Zaozhuang City is actively implementing the development strategy of "strengthening industry and revitalizing production and transforming and breaking through", focusing on cultivating a modern industrial system, and the Zaozhuang International Lithium Battery Industry Exhibition has been held for two consecutive years, which has played an important role in promoting the high-quality economic development of Zaozhuang. Long Xiaohua said that the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese will, as always, shoulder the responsibility of providing services to the families of returned overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese, deepen the service mechanism for overseas Chinese, provide a broader exchange platform for overseas committee members, continue to promote and carry forward the work brands such as "Responding to Overseas Chinese in Enterprises", "Overseas Chinese Star Volunteering", "Overseas Chinese Gathering Zaozhuang and Overseas Chinese Federation World", gather the wisdom and strength of overseas Chinese, actively support "strengthening industry and revitalizing production, transformation and breakthrough", so that more returned overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese families and overseas Chinese can understand Zaozhuang lithium battery, support Zaozhuang lithium battery, Jointly promote the vigorous development of Zaozhuang lithium battery industry.
Chairman Qu Yonggang spoke highly of Zaozhuang's great achievements in the field of lithium battery industry, and expressed deep gratitude to the Overseas Chinese Federation for its long-term care and support. He pointed out that Zaozhuang, as a well-known energy base and one of the pioneer cities of lithium battery industry in China, has a sound industrial ecology, rich resource elements and a good business environment, and has become a fertile soil for the vigorous development of the new energy battery industry. As an overseas committee member of the Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, he hopes to continuously strengthen Sino-German cooperation in the field of new energy batteries through the bridging role of the Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, achieve a win-win situation, and jointly promote the construction of Zaozhuang into a new energy battery city in China.
This meeting laid a solid foundation for future cooperation between the two sides and narrowed the distance between China and Germany in the field of new energy battery industry. The next symposium will further explore the specific fields and methods of cooperation between the two sides, and inject new vitality into the development of lithium battery industry in Zaozhuang City.
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