Morocco's earthquake and Libya's floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure
- Written by William Lawrence, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, American University
Moroccan women cook at a camp for earthquake victims in Amizmiz on Sept. 15, 2023.Fethi Belaid/AFP via Getty ImagesA 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, causing widespread damage in mountain villages. Three days later, an unusually severe Mediterranean storm caused two poorly maintained Libyan dams to collapse, result...