{"id":76715,"date":"2023-09-22T19:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T19:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/uncategorized\/2023\/09\/22\/us-forces-fly-in-much-needed-aid-to-libya-after-major-floods\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T15:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T15:20:29","slug":"us-forces-fly-in-much-needed-aid-to-libya-after-major-floods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/news\/your-air-force\/2023\/09\/22\/us-forces-fly-in-much-needed-aid-to-libya-after-major-floods\/","title":{"rendered":"US forces fly in much-needed aid to Libya after major floods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/pentagon-congress\/2022\/07\/28\/africa-command-balancing-rise-of-terrorism-with-limited-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Africa Command<\/a> flew in several tons of aid to Libya this week after disastrous floods ravaged the country\u2019s northeastern region, defense officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Air Force\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/your-military\/2023\/03\/10\/those-who-participated-in-afghanistan-airlift-to-receive-medal\/\" target=\"_blank\">86th Airlift Wing<\/a> took part in a C-130 airlift mission to Benghazi that sent 13 metric tons of supplies to Libya. Libya was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org.uk\/stories\/disasters-and-emergencies\/world\/libya-flooding-news-2023\" target=\"_blank\">hit by Storm Daniel on Sept. 10<\/a> that caused severe winds and sudden, heavy rainfall. The Libyan Red Crescent believes 11,000 people died in the floods, and 10,100 people are still missing nearly two weeks later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AFRICOM commander Gen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/pentagon-congress\/2022\/06\/09\/biden-nominates-marine-general-as-next-commander-of-us-forces-in-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Langley<\/a> and U.S. Special Envoy for Libya Richard Norland flew along on the C-130 delivering the aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe commend the unity demonstrated by Libyans from all regions of the country as they come together to aid those in need,\u201d Langley said in a statement.<b> <\/b>\u201cThe United States stands ready to reinforce existing bonds and forge new partnerships with those who champion democracy, in pursuit of a safer, more prosperous Libya.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Libya is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfr.org\/global-conflict-tracker\/conflict\/civil-war-libya\" target=\"_blank\">ruled by two different factions<\/a>, only one of which is recognized by the international community, but the two governments have largely cooperated on facilitating delivery of aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/pentagon-congress\/2022\/01\/11\/us-announces-308-million-in-aid-for-afghans-as-crisis-grows-after-withdrawal\/\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Agency for International Development<\/a> provided blankets, hygiene supplies, water containers and plastic sheeting for shelter from its warehouse in Dubai for the mission. Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/pentagon\/2022\/08\/04\/pentagon-names-new-press-secretary\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pat Ryder<\/a> said the supplies were distributed to<b> <\/b>the International Organization for Migration and other relief agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flood came as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfr.org\/global-conflict-tracker\/conflict\/civil-war-libya\" target=\"_blank\">Libya\u2019s warring factions had reached an uneasy peace<\/a> after more than a decade of conflict, according to the Council of Foreign Relations. In 2011, U.S. forces conducted airstrikes against then-President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2017\/09\/29\/us-strikes-isis-in-libya-for-the-second-time-in-a-week\/\" target=\"_blank\">Moummar Qaddafi<\/a>, who\u2019d threatened to murder dissidents in an attempt to put down civil war. After Qaddafi was ousted and killed, a power struggle ensued between the UN-backed government and the faction in the east, led by Gen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2017\/09\/29\/us-strikes-isis-in-libya-for-the-second-time-in-a-week\/\" target=\"_blank\">Khalifa Haftar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Air Force\u2019s 86th Airlift Wing flew a C-130 airlift mission to bring 13 metric tons of supplies to flood-stricken 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