The media quoted the local authorities of Mozambique and reported that more than 90 people, including several children, drowned after a boat overturned in the coastal waters of the north of this African country.
Publish dateTuesday 9 April 2024 - 11:21
Story Code : 288529
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: According to Reuters news agency, more than 90 people, including several children, drowned after a boat overturned in the coastal waters of Nampula province in northern Mozambique.
According to local media, the boat was carrying more than 130 passengers in this sea accident that happened on the morning of Monday, April 8, and only 5 of them have been rescued so far, and about 35 people are still missing.
A local official told the media that "this boat had more passengers than its capacity". Also, this official speculated that many children were among the victims.
It is said that this boat was going to "Mozambique Island" from the city of Lunga in the mainland.
According to Deutsche Welle, according to the authorities, following the outbreak of cholera in Mozambique and the critical situation in Nampula province, these people intended to "escape" from the mainland and seek refuge on an island.
According to the United Nations report, the current cholera outbreak in South Africa is the worst cholera epidemic in the last 25 years.
The country of Mozambique with more than 32 million people is located in the south of the African continent.
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