Freetown, Sierra Leone – Israel Says Delivers Food Aid To Sierra Leone

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    In this photo taken on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 and provided by IFRC, Red Cross volunteers remove bodies from the scene of heavy flooding and mudslides in Regent, just outside of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown. The Red Cross estimates that 600 people are still missing as the death toll from massive mudslides in Sierra Leone's capital is certain to rise. Authorities say more than 300 were killed in and around Freetown following heavy rains. Many victims were trapped under tons of mud as they slept. An official says the local mortuary is "overwhelmed with corpses." (IFRC via AP)Freetown, Sierra Leone –  The Israeli Foreign Ministry says it has delivered thousands of meals to Sierra Leone as the West African country recovers from a deadly mudslide.

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    Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon said Tuesday that enough food for 10,000 meals had been delivered. He says Israel also is planning on sending medical aid.

    The ministry said the relief effort was being spearheaded by the Israeli Embassy in Senegal.


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