At least 50 people killed, 125 others reported missing after landslides sweep Ethiopia
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) (AP): At least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains, a local official said Thursday.
The landslides happened in Gamo Zone and affected the Gacho Baba District, Kamba District and Bonke District, according to Gamo Zone director of disaster response Mesfin Manuqa.
Manuqa said that one person was pulled out of the mud alive during the rescue operation.
The Gacho Baba District communication chief, Abebe Agena, said most of those who died were found buried in the mud. It is not yet clear how many households were affected.
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After SC nod to passive euthanasia, 86-year-old cancer patient urges K'taka govt to frame guidelines
Bengaluru: Following the Supreme Court’s approval of passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old patient in a permanent vegetative state, 86-year-old retired teacher H.B. Karibasamma, who has been fighting for the same for the past 25 years, has urged the Karnataka government to frame guidelines for mercy killing and set up separate wards in government hospitals for those seeking to die with dignity.
Karibasamma, who has been suffering from colon cancer for several years, said the state government has not yet implemented the Supreme Court’s directions on euthanasia.
According to Deccan Herald, she said, “Though the state government promised to implement the directions of the Supreme Court with regard to euthanasia last year, it has not yet framed guidelines. So, many people like me, who have been suffering from incurable diseases, are unable to die with dignity.”
“I urge the government to implement them before April 22. If not, I will launch a hunger strike at Jayadeva Circle in the city from April 23,” she said.
