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Foreign Secretary statement on Sierra Leone

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson expresses sympathy with Sierra Leone

LONDON, United Kingdom, August 15, 2017/APO/ --

The Foreign Secretary said:

I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life caused by the heavy flooding and landslides around the Freetown peninsula in Sierra Leone in the early hours of today.

My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected at this horrific time. We are working with the Government of Sierra Leone to provide support where necessary.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office.