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15 killed, dozens missing in Ethiopia garbage dump landslide
« on: March 12, 2017, 12:55:36 pm »
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - A landslide swept through a massive garbage dump on the outskirts of Ethiopia's capital, killing at least 15 people and leaving several dozen missing, residents said, as officials vowed to relocate those who called the landfill home.

Addis Ababa Mayor Diriba Kuma said 15 bodies had been recovered since the landslide Saturday night at the Koshe Garbage Landfill buried several makeshift homes and concrete buildings. The landfill has been a dumping ground for the capital's garbage for more than 50 years.

About 150 people were there when the landslide occurred, resident Assefa Teklemahimanot told The Associated Press. The mayor said 37 people had been rescued and were receiving medical treatment.

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Re: 15 killed, dozens missing in Ethiopia garbage dump landslide
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2017, 03:17:59 am »
The number is up to 46 now. Very sad.

And that general area is under threat of famine. I don't think Ethiopia is listed but surrounding countries are.
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Re: 15 killed, dozens missing in Ethiopia garbage dump landslide
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2017, 03:21:49 am »
Quote from: TomSea on March 13, 2017, 03:17:59 am
The number is up to 46 now. Very sad.

And that general area is under threat of famine. I don't think Ethiopia is listed but surrounding countries are.

How can that be? I thought famine in Ethiopia was a perennial favorite.
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Re: 15 killed, dozens missing in Ethiopia garbage dump landslide
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2017, 04:03:05 am »
Actually, I agree Fred; they are just not one of the listed countries on that famine list, must be the UN's; but it does seem I've read stories on a potential famine in Ethiopia in the past 2 years.
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Re: 15 killed, dozens missing in Ethiopia garbage dump landslide
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Re: 15 killed, dozens missing in Ethiopia garbage dump landslide
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