Not Somalis: Several decomposing bodies of Ethiopians retrieved in ZambiaLUSAKA, Zambia - Authorities in Zambia have retrieved several bodies of immigrants who were initially thought to be Somalis given their physical identities, around the outskirts of the capital Lusaka, in what could trigger heightened surveillance around the borders. Initially, Zambian media reported that the number of bodies retrieved was around 40 by counting but police in the country have since established that the bodies were about 27. Upon retrieval, police said, one person was found conscious and has since been admitted to a local hospital in Zambia where he's recuperating. Mohamud Mohamed alias Hiiraan, the Chairperson of the Somalis living in Zambia, confirmed that the victims come from Ethiopia and not Somalia as earlier thought. According to him, the Zambian Police Services had already done verification and established that indeed they were from Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News December 12, 2022 22:21 UTC