Ethiopian Landslides: Rising Death Toll and Government Response
Landslides in Ethiopia's Gamo Zone, triggered by heavy rains, have claimed 125 lives, according to the South Ethiopia regional government. Over 11,000 people have been displaced. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the site, offering condolences and pledging government support as the toll rose from an earlier count of 70.
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The death toll from last week's landslides in Ethiopia has climbed to 125, reported the South Ethiopia regional government. These deadly landslides were triggered by heavy rains across the Gamo Zone.
As of last Thursday, the death toll stood at 70, but it has since increased to 125. The regional government's communications office stated that more than 11,000 have been displaced.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the affected area on Saturday, offering condolences to residents and pledging government support, as stated on his social media account.
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