Derna Flood: Survivor's Grief

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Libya's Derna floods: Mourning a year later the loss of mums, dads and kids

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More than 5,900 people died and 2,380 more are reported missing in Derna , Libya .

Locals believe the number of people killed in the flood is much higher.

Many Dernawis remain in limbo as they await the news of loved ones' loved ones.

The General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (Gasimp ) has spent the past 12 months collecting DNA samples from human remains.

Dernawis like Mr Aldali are warily trying to rebuild their lives after floods.

Some displaced families have returned to Derna , attracted by chance to receive compensation.

Financial help to some families - along with the reconstruction effort - has been delayed by bureaucratic bottlenecks.

Concerns that victims of floods have become pawns in power struggle between rival governments.

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