#UAE expresses solidarity with #Ethiopia following deadly landslides in #Gamo_Zone
The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with Ethiopia following the deadly floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Gamo Zone in southern Ethiopia, which left dozens dead and caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates conveyed its condolences to the victims and their families, as well as to the Ethiopian government and people.
“The United Arab Emirates expresses its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Ethiopia over this tragedy,” the ministry said.
The statement added that the UAE stands in solidarity with Ethiopia during this difficult time as communities in the affected areas continue rescue, recovery, and relief efforts following the disaster.
#Just_In: #Ethiopia declares three days of national mourning after deadly landslide in #Gamo_Zone claims 80 lives
Ethiopia has declared three days of national mourning for victims of the devastating landslide and flooding that struck parts of Gamo Zone in the South Ethiopia Regional State, claiming at least 80 lives.
Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives of Ethiopia, Tagesse Chafo, said the fatalities were confirmed among by a massive landslide that occurred on 11 March in Laka Kebele, Gacho Baba Woreda. He noted that search operations are ongoing to recover the remaining bodies, adding that the House is deeply saddened by the tragedy that has befallen the affected communities.
The Speaker said the decision to declare national mourning was made in accordance with the constitution, which authorizes the House to determine days of national mourning....
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News: Landslides, flash floods kill at least 30 in #Gamo Zone, South #Ethiopia region, as heavy rains hit highland areas
At least 30 people have died after landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck highland areas of #Gamo_Zone in the #South_Ethiopia Regional State, local authorities said.
The Gamo Zone administration said the disaster followed continuous and unseasonal rains that fell between the night of 09 March and the early morning of 11 March 2026, affecting several kebeles across three woredas.
Among the victims were a mother and her two children who were killed instantly when a landslide struck their home in Yela Kebele of Bonke Woreda. The father survived but sustained serious injuries and is receiving treatment at Bonke Gazeso Health Center.
Authorities also confirmed the deaths of two individuals following sudden flooding in Balta town in Kamba Zuria Woreda, while six others were killed in a landslide in Mazo Doysa Kebele....
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News Analysis: Landslides in #south_Ethiopia expose disaster preparedness gaps as death toll climbs
The death toll from devastating landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy seasonal rains in #Ethiopia’s South Ethiopia Regional State has climbed to 107, according to local authorities, as rescue operations transition into recovery efforts amid warnings of an escalating humanitarian crisis.
The disaster struck several kebeles across #Gacho_Baba, #Bonke, #Kamba_Zuria, and West #Abaya woredas in #Gamo_Zone, on the early morning of 11 March, destroying homes, farmland, and infrastructure, and displacing thousands.
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (#EHRC) said today that it has been closely monitoring the aftermath of the catastrophe, describing the situation as severe and calling for an urgent coordinated response from authorities and humanitarian actors. The Commission confirmed widespread loss of life and displacement.
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