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Port city in Derna District, Libya
Derna (/ˈdɜːrnə/; Arabic: درنة Darnah) is a port city in eastern Libya. With a population of around 111,000, Derna was once the seat of one of the wealthiest
Derna,_Libya
Failure of two dams in Libya
The Derna dam collapses were the catastrophic failures of two dams in Derna, Libya, on the night of 10–11 September 2023, in the aftermath of Storm Daniel
Derna_dam_collapses
2023 storm in the Mediterranean Sea
of Libya, where it caused catastrophic flooding caused by the collapse of two dams, Derna and Mansour, resulting in the flooding of the Wadi Derna river
Storm_Daniel
Military campaign in Libya
buildings, security vehicles and local landmarks in the Eastern Libyan coastal city of Derna. Although some media outlets reported the control as being absolute
Derna_campaign_(2014–2016)
Former Libyan Islamic militia coalition
in Derna (Arabic: مجلس شورى مجاهدين درنة) was a coalition of Islamist militias that advocated the implementation of Sharia law within Derna, Libya. Besides
Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna
Shura_Council_of_Mujahideen_in_Derna
Ephemeral river bed in Libya
The Wadi Derna is a river valley in Libya which leads down from the Jebel Akhdar mountains to the port city of Derna. Like many other wadis in North Africa
Wadi_Derna
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up derna in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Derna may refer to: Derna District, a district in eastern Libya Derna, Libya, a port city in that district
Derna
Part of the Italo-Turkish War
The Battle of Derna, also known as the Battle of Sidi Abdullah (Arabic: معركة سيدي عبد الله), occurred near Derna on 3 March 1912, during the Italo-Turkish
Battle_of_Derna_(1912)
Mosque in Derna, Libya
The As-Sahabah Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الصحابة) is a mosque located in Derna, Libya. Built in 1975, it is located next to a cemetery containing the tombs
As-Sahabah_Mosque
siege of Derna was a military campaign by the Libyan National Army (LNA) to capture the city of Derna, which began after the end of the Derna campaign
Siege_of_Derna
Battle in Libya fought from 2018 to 2019
Battle of Derna was a military campaign by the Libyan National Army to recapture the city of Derna from the Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna, which lasted
Battle_of_Derna_(2018–2019)
Ansar al-Sharia is the Derna based branch of a larger Libyan group; the branch is headed by Abu Sufian bin Qumu. In 2011 bin Qumu became the leader of
Ansar_al-Sharia_(Derna)
Libyan militia
The Derna Protection Force (DPF; Arabic: قوة حماية درنة), also known as the Derna Security Force, was a Libyan militia formed by Ateyah Al-Shaari on 11
Derna_Protection_Force
Part of the First Barbary War
through the Libyan Desert from Alexandria, Egypt, to the eastern port city of Derna, which was defended by a much larger force. The Battle of Derna and the
Battle_of_Derna_(1805)
Egyptian airstrikes in Libya
the killings. Warplanes acting under orders from the Libyan government also struck targets in Derna, reportedly in coordination with Egypt. The air strikes
February 2015 Egyptian airstrikes in Libya
February_2015_Egyptian_airstrikes_in_Libya
Former Royal Air Force station in Derna, Libya
Royal Air Force Derna or more simply RAF Derna is a former Royal Air Force station located near Derna, Libya. On 4 November 1943 No. 1586 Flight RAF was
RAF_Derna
Guantanamo Bay detainee (born 1959)
in Derna, Libya. Bin Qumu was transferred to Libya on 28 September 2007. In 2011, he was the leader of a band of fighters in his hometown of Derna during
Abu_Sufian_bin_Qumu
Multi-use stadium in Derna, Libya
Derna Stadium (Arabic: ملعب درنة) is a multi-use stadium in Derna, Libya. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Darnes
Derna_Stadium
Country in North Africa
humanitarian aid in Derna and environs. Since the storm many of the hospitals and primary health facilities in Derna and eastern Libya have been rendered
Libya
District of Libya
Derna (Arabic: درنة Darnah) is one of the districts of Libya. It is in the northeast of the country, in the historical region of Cyrenaica. Its capital
Derna_District
within Derna, Libya. The group was known for enforcing strict social rules in the city. The Abu Salim Martyrs Brigade was created by former Libyan Islamic
Abu_Salim_Martyrs_Brigade
Topics referred to by the same term
of Derna (1941), a battle between Commonwealth and Italian forces during World War II Derna campaign (2014–2016), a battle during the Second Libyan Civil
Battle_of_Derna
Multilateral civil war in North Africa
(ISIL's) Libyan provinces; the Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna which expelled ISIL from Derna in July 2015 and was later itself defeated in Derna by the
Libyan_civil_war_(2014–2020)
Province of Libya under Italian rule
Darnah Province (called in Italian Provincia italiana di Derna) was one of the provinces of Libya under Italian rule. It was established in 1937 with the
Derna_Province
the patriarch of the House of Shennib, a notable Libyan family. Omar Faiek Shennib Avenue in Derna was named after him posthumously. Shennib served as
Omar_Faiek_Shennib
pre-1969 Libyan army. Sir Abdul Aziz was a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst entering as a cadet in 1955. Upon his return to Libya, he entered
Abdul-Aziz_Shennib
2011 battle of the Libyan Civil War
Benghazi, the second-largest city in Libya, with related clashes occurring in the nearby Cyrenaican cities of Bayda and Derna. In Benghazi itself most of the
First_Battle_of_Benghazi
Libyan football club
a Libyan football club based in Derna, Libya. The team once reached second in the 1965–1966 Libyan Premier League season, by winning 2–1 in Derna, but
Darnes_SC
Libyan politician (born 1938)
Ben Hayal, (born September 1939) is a Libyan diplomat and politician who was born in the Cyrenaican city of Derna in September 1939. He was named Foreign
Ashour_Bin_Khayal
Mountains in Libya
forested, fertile upland area in northeastern Libya. It is located in the modern shabiyahs or districts of Derna, Jabal al Akhdar, and Marj. The Jebel Akhdar
Jebel_Akhdar_(Libya)
International football competition
the city of Derna in Libya from 14 to 25 July 2025, With the expansion of the tournament to sixteen teams, this is the second time Libya will host the
2025_African_Minifootball_Cup
Libyan philosopher (1952–2025)
Benghazi. El-Hassadi was born in Derna, Libya. He completed his primary, preparatory, and secondary education in Libyan schools. He earned a bachelor's
Nagib_El-Hassadi
Town in Derna, Libya
Al Abraq (Arabic: الأبرق) is a town in Libya, in the Derna District. It is located 23 km east of Bayda, Other names include the transliterations Al Labrag
Al_Abraq,_Libya
Branch of the Islamic State in Libya
Iraq. In early 2014, up to 300 Battar Brigade veterans returned to Libya. In Derna, they formed a new faction called the Islamic Youth Shura Council,
Islamic State – Libya Province
Islamic_State_–_Libya_Province
Salafi jihadist militant organisation
members of the security forces and others, and terrorising residents of Derna, Libya among others. ISIL members were also reported to perform human sacrifices
Islamic_State
City in Cyrenaica, Libya
university. It now includes 14 colleges in several cities, such as Tobruq and Derna, Libya. The predominant religion in Bayda is Islam. Almost all of the city's
Bayda,_Libya
Award
with Morocco clasp. Libyan floods – in the wake of Storm Daniel on 10–11 September 2023, the Derna and Abu Mansour dams at Derna, Libya collapsed causing
Humanitarian_Medal
Salafist jihadist group in Libya
up a branch in Derna, under the slogan "A step toward building the Islamic state". The group also established a presence in the Libyan cities of Ajdabiya
Ansar_al-Sharia_(Libya)
Capital and most populous city of Libya
across the Egyptian / Libyan desert from Alexandria, Egypt and with the aid of three American warships, succeeded in capturing Derna. Soon afterward, on
Tripoli,_Libya
1911–1912 war in Libya and the Aegean Sea
a force of 20,000 would be able to take over Libya. The force was able to capture Tripoli, Tobruk, Derna, Bengasi, and Homs between 3 and 21 October.
Italo-Turkish_War
Air warfare branch of Libya's armed forces
Missile Over Derna Port City". defenseworld.net. Retrieved 10 April 2019. "France says three military officials killed in Libya". Libya Herald. 20 July
Libyan_Air_Force
Waterfall near Deena, Libya
eastern Libya. The falls have a drop of about 20 metres (70 feet). They are located approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) from central Derna, in the Derna District
Derna_waterfalls
Military operation conducted by the United States
driven from holding Libyan territory, and US strikes ceased. On 13 November 2015, the United States launched an airstrike in Derna, Libya. Two U.S. F-15E
United States intervention in Libya (2015–2019)
United_States_intervention_in_Libya_(2015–2019)
Coptic Christians murdered by ISIL, Martyrs and Saints
The 21 Coptic Christian Martyrs of Libya are Christian construction workers who were killed for their Christian faith by the Islamic State (IS), and subsequently
21 Coptic Christian Martyrs of Libya
21_Coptic_Christian_Martyrs_of_Libya
training camps belonging to ISIL in Libya. The airstrikes killed 64 ISIL fighters, including three leaders in Derna and Sirte. A further 55 militants were
Egyptian intervention in Libya (2015–2020)
Egyptian_intervention_in_Libya_(2015–2020)
Libyan civil war timeline
the Libyan city of Derna joined ISIL, thus making Derna the first city outside Syrian and Iraq to be occupied by ISIL. This marked the start of Derna campaign
Timeline of the Libyan civil war (2014–2020)
Timeline_of_the_Libyan_civil_war_(2014–2020)
Libyan politician, Field Marshal, leader of the LNA (born 1943)
of Derna. Haftar has been described as "Libya's most potent warlord", having fought "with and against nearly every significant faction" in Libya's conflicts
Khalifa_Haftar
Libyan politician
was a Libyan representative in the General National Congress who was assassinated on 17 July 2014. Berkawi had been the representative for Derna District
Fariha_al-Berkawi
Libyan man
أبو حبيب الليبي), is a Libyan man who has been a senior Islamic State leader in both Iraq and Libya. He was born in Derna, Libya in 1975. After the 2003
Abu_Habib_al-Libi
Libya was eventually divided into four provinces and one territory: Tripoli, Misrata, Benghazi, Derna, (in the north) and the Territory of the Libyan
Districts_of_Libya
Conflicts in Libya since 2011
of Derna. The LNA then launched a major offensive in April 2019 in an attempt to seize Tripoli. On 5 June 2020, the GNA captured all of western Libya, including
Libyan_crisis
Darfuri rebel group
itself with the Khalifa Haftar-aligned Libyan National Army (LNA), and fought alongside it in the Battle of Derna (2018–2019), losing several fighters in
Sudan Liberation Movement/Army
Sudan_Liberation_Movement/Army
Town in Derna, Libya
Martuba is a town in eastern Libya in the Derna District. It is located at 32.575739n, 22.761505e, 27 km (17 mi) south of Derna and 557 miles from Tripoli
Martuba
1934–1943 Italian colony in North Africa
territories in Libya that it considered Italy's Fourth Shore with Libya's four coastal provinces of Tripoli, Misurata, Bengazi, and Derna becoming an integral
Italian_Libya
Eastern coastal region of Libya
the city of Cyrene), is the eastern region of Libya. Cyrenaica includes all of the eastern part of Libya between the 16th and 25th meridians east, including
Cyrenaica
driven some forms of recent protest. Following catastrophic flooding in Derna, Libya in September 2023, protestors took to the streets to call for accountability
Climate_change_in_Libya
Historical subdivision of Libya
political entity called Libya. His Italian Libya was re-divided into four provinces and one territory: Tripoli, Misurata, Benghazi, Derna, (in the coastal north)
Subdivisions_of_Libya
Companion of Muhammad and Arab commander (died 688)
A doorway leading to the tomb of Zuhayr ibn Qays in the compound of the As-Sahabah Mosque located in Derna, Libya.
Zuhayr_ibn_Qays
Armed conflict in North Africa
rebel movement in both eastern and western Libya. Rebel groups primarily initiated from Misrati, Zentan and Derna. In Benghazi "the February 17 Brigade" was
Libyan_civil_war_(2011)
Italian film director and screenwriter
(23 November 1940 – 22 April 2006) was a Libyan-born Italian director and screenwriter. Born in Darna, Libya, De Sisti entered the cinema industry in
Vittorio_De_Sisti
Islamist military organization
reportedly sent a delegation from al-Raqqah to Libya and established the Islamic Youth Shura Council in the city of Derna, which would later go on to become ISIL's
Katiba_al-Bittar_al-Libi
Village in Cyrenaica, Libya
(Arabic: البمبة) is a village in eastern Libya on the Gulf of Bomba. It is located 61 km (38 mi) south of Derna. Greek historian Herodotus said that Cyrene
Bomba,_Libya
Libyan rebel leader
Libyan rebel leader of the Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna, which he dissolved into the Derna Protection Force on 11 May 2018, during the Libyan
Ateyah_Al-Shaari
Latin Catholic missionary jurisdiction in Libya
Derna (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Dernensis) is a Latin Church missionary territory or apostolic vicariate of the Catholic Church in Derna, Libya.
Apostolic_Vicariate_of_Derna
Libyan politician
(1903–1969) was a Libyan politician. He was the first defence minister of Libya after independence. Jerbi was born in Derna, Libya. In 1911 he studied
Ali_Jerbi
Libyan football club
Al-Afreeki SC is a Libyan association football club based in Derna currently competing in the Libyan Premier League. "Official website" (in Arabic). Al-Afreeki
Al-Afreeki_SC
Military of the Libyan House of Representatives
The Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF), also known as the Libyan Arab Army or Libyan National Army (LNA), are the armed forces of the Libyan faction led
Libyan_Arab_Armed_Forces
Events in World War II
April 20/21 1943 by a Liberator of No. 148 Squadron RAF, operating from Derna The mission consisted of two Canadian emigrees (Petar Erdeljac and Pavle
Yugoslavia_and_the_Allies
Libyan basketball player (born 1983)
(born 21 May 1983) is a Libyan basketball player for the sports club Al-Shabab. Born in Derna Libya, he also played for the Libya national basketball team
Eslam_El_Karbal
Governorate of Libya
Darnah Governorate (Derna Governorate, Arabic: محافظة درنة) was one of the governorates (muhafazah) of Libya from 1963 to 1983. It was created out of the
Derna_Governorate
City in Cyrenaica, Libya
merchants from both Egypt and Libya, and for travellers between the two countries as well as those from Bayda and Derna. Tobruk suffers a serious saltwater
Tobruk
Village in Cyrenaica, Libya
connected with Martuba by two roads, the northern one (through Derna) is a part of the Libyan Coastal Highway; the southern one is the desert one. v t e
Lamluda
Prominent family in Libya
is Derna, Cyrenaica. On April 3, 2013 the family's significant contributions to the Libyan people were publicly recognized by the current Libyan government
House_of_Shennib
Pre-dreadnought battleship of the Italian Royal Navy
the Italo-Turkish War in 1911 and 1912; she took part in the attack on Derna, Libya, and the amphibious assaults on the islands of Rhodes and the Dodecanese
Italian_battleship_Napoli
Town in Derna, Libya
al Rizam (Arabic: أم الرزم) is a town in eastern Libya. It is located some 48 km (30 mi) south of Derna. It is linked to Ras et Teen beach by a road which
Umm_al_Rizam
captured by British and Australian force 30 January: Australians capture Derna, Libya 5 February: Beda Fomm captured by British 6 February: Fall of Benghazi
Timeline of the North African campaign
Timeline_of_the_North_African_campaign
American-Irish-Palestinian activist
Gaza. Organizers were seeking to transport the convoy from the port of Derna, Libya to el-Arish, Egypt on board the private-charter roll-on/roll-off ferry
Kenneth_O'Keefe
Catastrophic failure of dam barrier by uncontrolled release of water
the original on 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2021-02-08. "Bodies wash ashore in Libya as devastated city races to count its dead". NBC News. 2023-09-13. Archived
Dam_failure
Military unit
No. 1586 (Polish Special Duties) Flight was first formed at RAF Derna, in Libya on 4 November 1943, equipped with Handley Page Halifax II configured as
No. 1586 (Polish Special Duties) Flight
No._1586_(Polish_Special_Duties)_Flight
List of executions by IS
"Jihadi John" beheading Steven Sotloff. On January 8, 2015, ISIL members in Libya claimed to have executed Tunisian journalists Sofiene Chourabi and Nadhir
Killing of captives by the Islamic State
Killing_of_captives_by_the_Islamic_State
Libyan politician
is a Libyan politician who is currently serving as aviation minister in the Government of National Stability since 2022. "Libyan floods: Derna city alone
Hisham_Chkiouat
1911 Italian annexation of Ottoman Libya; beginning of the Italo-Turkish War
occupation. Meanwhile, 1,500 Libyan volunteers attacked Italian troops who were building trenches near recently occupied Derna. The Italians, who were outnumbered
Italian_invasion_of_Libya
Village in Derna, Libya
El Ezzeiat is a village in eastern Libya on the Charruba–Timimi Road. It is located 40 km (25 mi) east of Timimi and 40 km west of Mechili. "Google Maps"
El_Ezzeiat
Libyan Islamist militant leader (1972–2015)
country. Al-Anbari was killed in a US airstrike outside of Derna, Libya on 13 November 2015. The Libya Herald reported local claims that al-Anbari had not been
Abu_Nabil_al-Anbari
Al Mighar - Derna Libya Al Jadida - Tripoli Libya Herald - Tripoli, online English-language publication Libyan Times - Benghazi The Libya Times [2] -
List_of_newspapers_in_Libya
Village in Derna, Libya
village in northeastern Libya about 75 km east of Derna and 100 km west of Tobruk. It is on the eastern shores of the Libyan coastline of the Mediterranean
Timimi
2018). "Sudanese rebels are fighting alongside Dignity Operation in Libya's Derna". Libya Observer. Archived from the original on 28 December 2018. Retrieved
List_of_wars_involving_Libya
Libyan politician
Fathallah Abd Al-Latif Al-Zani is a Libyan politician who has served as acting Minister of Foreign Affairs since August 2023. He had previously served
Fathallah_al-Zani
Public government body in Libya
and development". lana.gov.ly. 2025-11-25. Retrieved 2025-11-28. "In Libya's Derna, Haftar using reconstruction to boost popularity one year after floods"
Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund
Libya_Development_and_Reconstruction_Fund
1911–1934 Italian possession in North Africa
and Libyans were established in coastal Cyrenaica during the 1930s. 1911: Beginning of the Italo-Turkish War. Italian conquest of Tobruk, Derna, and
Italian_Cyrenaica
Town in Cyrenaica, Libya
(Arabic: القبة) is a town in eastern Libya. Once capital of Quba District. It is the largest populated place between Derna and Bayda. It was named after Giovanni
Al_Qubbah
Libyan politician
Abdurrahman Habil, PhD, (Arabic (عبد الرحمن هابيل;) is a lawyer and Libyan politician. He was named Minister of Culture and Civil Society on 22 November
Abdul_Rahman_Habil
Village in Derna, Libya
Firsilla (Farsillah) is a village in Derna District in northeastern Libya. The village located on the east side of the Akhdar Mountains. The village of
Firsilla
Village in Derna, Libya
encircling the British forces, and this helped in capturing O’Connor near Derna the same month. On 18 December 1941, British forces re-took Mechili as a
Mechili
Index of articles associated with the same name
al-Sharia (Tunisia), 2011 – 2022 Ansar al-Sharia (Libya), 2012 – 2017 Ansar al-Sharia (Derna, Libya), 2011 – 2018 Ansar al-Sharia (Egypt), 2012 – 2018
Ansar_al-Sharia
Abandoned World War II airfield complex in Martuba, Libya
Martuba in Northern Cyrenaica, located 23 kilometres (14 mi) SE from Derna, Libya. Martuba Airfield Complex was mainly developed between 1941-42, and served
Martuba_Airfield_Complex
1929–1934 genocide of Libyan Arabs by Italian colonial authorities
The Libyan genocide, also known in Libya as Shar (Arabic: شر, lit. 'Evil'), was the genocide of Libyan Arabs and the systematic destruction of Libyan culture
Libyan_genocide_(1929–1934)
Libyan politician
was a member of the Libyan National Transitional Council representing the city of Derna, where he was born. He served as Libya's ambassador to Egypt and
Ashour_Bourashed
This is a list of the 100 largest populated places in Libya. Some places in the list could be considered suburbs or neighborhoods of some large cities
List_of_cities_in_Libya
Tobruk Libya None ? 131,128 Derna Libya None ? 70,021 Benghazi Libya None ? 754,448 Sirte Libya None ? 78,941 Misrata Libya None ? 337,670 Zliten Libya None
List of coastal settlements of the Mediterranean Sea
List_of_coastal_settlements_of_the_Mediterranean_Sea
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