Clasp - Libya

Full size clasp to the Humanitarian Servcie Medal.

Storm Daniel, which hit Libya in September 2023, was the deadliest Mediterranean cyclone in recorded history. It caused torrential rain leading to the failure of two dams near Derna. This released a torrent of water which flattened the centre of that city. The disaster affected about 1.5 million people or 22% of Libya's population. Over 5000 people were killed and around 8,000 are still missing.

The UK response appeal for the Derna floods ended on 31 March 2024 and covered a wide geographical area - From Bersis in the west to Tobruk in the east and from the coast in the north to Al Mkheley in the south.

Eligibility criteria:

Those who took part in a HMG response between 11 September 2023 – 31 March 2024, in the region from Bersis in the west to Tobruk in the east of Libya and from the coast in the north to Al mkheley in the south of Libya, with a minimum service of 14 days.