… mothers and fathers, children and young people, relatives, friends, neighbours and members of communities whose lives have been changed forever.
“At this painful moment, we stand alongside the churches and people of Zimbabwe,” Pillay wrote. “We join you in prayer, mourning, and compassion.”
He prayed that the churches may be places of refuge, consolation, and practical support for all those affected.
“We also hope and pray that an official inquiry will be undertaken, that justice and accountability will be pursued for the victims and their families, and that a comprehensive review of the policies and safety measures governing the protection of civilians will follow, so that such a tragedy may not be repeated,” Pillay urged. “May the God of compassion draw near to all who mourn.”
“We have learned with profound sadness that the death toll from the capsizing of the ferry has risen to at least 92 people, with search and recovery operations continuing,” wrote Pillay. “Among those who have lost their lives are 18 children.”
Behind these numbers, Pillay noted, are mothers and fathers, children and young people, relatives, friends, neighbours and members of communities whose lives have been changed forever.
“At this painful moment, we stand alongside the churches and people of Zimbabwe,” Pillay wrote. “We join you in prayer, mourning, and compassion.”
He prayed that the churches may be places of refuge, consolation, and practical support for all those affected.
“We also hope and pray that an official inquiry will be undertaken, that justice and accountability will be pursued for the victims and their families, and that a comprehensive review of the policies and safety measures governing the protection of civilians will follow, so that such a tragedy may not be repeated,” Pillay urged. “May the God of compassion draw near to all who mourn.”