PM extends condolences over death of Ethiopians in Mozambique

Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has expressed condolences over the death of Ethiopians and others in horrible circumstances in Mozambique yesterday.

The Prime Minister said “I learned with a heavy heart of the deaths of many enroute to Mozambique from Malawi. Ethiopians may also have been among the dead.”

About 14 people have survived the horrible condition.

According to the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working closely with officials of Mozambique and the Ethiopian Embassy in South Africa to further investigate the matter.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedu Andargachew, also extended his sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and Ethiopians over the tragic loss.