UN SRSG Hennis-Plasschaert expresses deep sorrow at the loss of life in the Tigris River ferry disaster

“This is a terrible tragedy. We express our deep sorrow at the deaths. Our hearts go out to the families and relatives of the victims. It is equally tragic that this disaster occurred on the first day of Spring when many people were celebrating the Nowruz holiday. A thorough investigation will tell us what exactly happened and why there was this loss of life.”