Bodies of Pakistanis killed in Somalia being repatriated, arrive in Addis Ababa: PMO
Says arrangements are under way to bring back the bodies of three Pakistanis killed in Somalia
The bodies of three Pakistanis who perished during a rescue operation to recover a hijacked oil tanker off Somalia's coast have arrived in Addis Ababa, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The tanker, Palau-flagged MT Honour 25, was seized on April 21, approximately 30 nautical miles off Puntland while en route from Oman to Somalia. The vessel was carrying 18,500 barrels of oil and a crew of 17, including 10 Pakistanis.
The bodies of Syed Kafeel Omar, Ahmad Ansari, and Rafiullah arrived in Ethiopia's capital, where Ethiopian Airlines representatives are reviewing arrangements to transport them to Pakistan. The PMO stated that final approval for the repatriation of the bodies to Karachi will be granted once all necessary preparations are completed.
Relevant officials have been continuously monitoring the situation to ensure a swift repatriation process. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had assured comprehensive support in bringing back the deceased's bodies, speaking to Syed Kafeel Omar's son, Izaan Kafeel, the day prior, offering condolences and promising expedited measures for the repatriation.
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