Editorial: Liberation

• The island of Mayotte is struggling for survival after tropical cyclone Chido.
• There was already a lack of resources even before the disaster.
• Counting victims is hard due to the large number of illegal immigrants.
• Many of these immigrants avoided shelters during the storm.
• Earlier efforts to tackle the situation in Mayotte, like Operation Wuambushu, have failed.
• Visits from politicians and official declarations, though important, are not enough.
• Authorities need to address the root causes of poverty.
• Disasters like the one in Mayotte will be increasingly common due to climate change.

Conclusion: Sustained, meaningful action from authorities is critical not only to address the immediate aftermath of disasters but also to tackle the fundamental causes of poverty and preparedness for future disasters. Measures to combat climate change need to be considered.

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