The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) says it is deeply saddened by the untimely death of the 28 children and two (2) adults at an Islamic School in Red Light Community in Paynesville, as a result of a tragic fire incident.
“AFELL extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the parents, relatives and loved ones of the victims of the fire,” AFELL said in a release.
Meanwhile, AFELL is calling upon the Government of Liberia to do a thorough investigation to ascertain the cause(s) of the said fire in order to avert a recurrence of such an incident in the future.
“The loss of the young lives is a blow to the nation,” AFELL concluded in a release.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in International Relations and a candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Liberia.
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