The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) wants the government to understand that the survivors and relatives of victims of the Mahdia dormitory fire are still in need of continued support and assistance and that the state must bear responsibility for the tragedy as the victims were in their care.
In a release yesterday, the APA noted that both survivors and bereaved families continue to be traumatised with only minimal resources being made available. The association informed that it has been monitoring the government’s response to the tragedy since its inception and said it must commend the government for its initial response to the preventable disaster and the subsequent arrangements for the funerals of the deceased girls. However, it feels the government is obligated to do more.
