Despite more than a year having passed since the disaster of Hurricane Daniel, which struck the city of Derna, leaving behind thousands of deaths and disappearances according to initial estimates, the final toll of this catastrophe remains unknown. This includes the number of those missing, whose fate is still uncertain. This situation raises issues regarding the civil rights of their families, as Libyan law considers a missing person legally deceased after four years have passed without any information about them. This extended period could pose numerous challenges for the families of the missing.
Summary of the Proposal:
The report addresses the legal and religious perspectives on the issue of the missing, along with the associated civil rights, such as inheritance, the status of the widowed spouse, compensation matters, and reparation for those whose properties and homes were destroyed.
When Will the Filming Take Place and Why?
Filming will commence following the assignment.
How Can the Story Be Filmed (Structure of the Story)?
The filming begins with scenes from a location designated for displaced people from Derna, followed by interviews with families or individuals facing this issue. It then includes an interview with an official from the Missing Persons Authority, a legal expert, a religious scholar, and concludes with a representative from the Ministry of Social Affairs.
Suggested Interviewees and Proposed Questions:
Displaced Person from Derna with a Missing Relative:
What challenges are you facing in obtaining the required documents and certificates?
How are the responsible authorities dealing with your case?
Official from the Missing Persons Authority:
How many samples have you collected, and what are the current results of their analysis?
How many reports have you received, and are you still receiving more?
Do you have statistics on the number of deaths and those missing due to this disaster?
Legal Expert:
What does Libyan law state regarding missing persons? Are there any exceptions or amendments in this context?
What are the consequences of the delay in identifying the missing and recording them in the official death records?
Religious Scholar:
What is the religious ruling concerning a missing person, and what are the religious rights of their family, such as the spouse and children?
Official from the Ministry of Social Affairs:
What measures have you taken