Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths, Destruction Driven by Flooding, Mudslides in Sierra Leone, Pledging Full Support of United Nations

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General is saddened by the deaths and devastation caused by the mudslide and flooding in the town of Regent, Sierra Leone, and throughout Freetown.

The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the people and Government of Sierra Leone for the loss of life and destruction caused by this natural disaster.

The Secretary-General reiterates to the Government and people of Sierra Leone the full solidarity of the United Nations with the ongoing rescue efforts.