Georgia Saddened by Disaster on Island of Sulawesi

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Georgia expressed its deepest condolences over the loss of hundreds of human lives triggered by an earthquake and a following tsunami in the Island of Sulawesi of the Republic of Indonesia on September 28.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia once again conveys its condolences to the Government and the People of Indonesia and offers its sympathy to the families of the victims,” the MFA stated.

Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili and Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze also expressed sorrow over the tragic disaster in ndonesia.

My deepest condolences over the disasterous earthquake and tsunami in #Indonesia. #Georgia stands with the #Indonesian government and people in solidarity.

— President Of Georgia (@MargvelashviliG) September 30, 2018

My condolences to the People of Indonesia and to the families affected by tsunami & earthquakes. Our thoughts are with People of Indonesia in these difficult times. #PrayForDonggala #PrayForIndonesia

— Mamuka Bakhtadze (@BakhtadzeMamuka) September 30, 2018

The death toll from the earthquake and tsunami that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has risen to 832.

According to the Vice-President, Jusuf Kalla, the figure could rise into the thousands. 

Out of the dead, 821 were in the city of Palu, with 11 casualties so far recorded in Donggala, the worst-hit area, which is home to 300,000 people.

Hundreds of bodies have been found on beaches, and authorities fear many may have been washed out to sea.

Rescue operations are still underway for dozens of people still trapped in collapsed buildings.

By Thea Morrison

Photo source: The Guardian