Liberia: Mudslide Death Toll Reaches 11 As Survivors Left Without Financial Assistance, Struggle to Cater to Mediation and Needs

Chio Town — Apart from the initial ten individuals who were discovered and confirmed dead by authorities following Monday night's mudslide at an abandoned mine in Chio Town, there were approximately seven critically wounded, including Harris, who were taken to different hospitals and herbalists.

"Going to school, my people dem not get no money to pay my school fees, that the time I go there to hustle," Cyrus cried as he rubbed his leg in order to ease the pain."The time we went on the field, I took the first bag , nothing happened, I took the second bag, still nothing happened. The third bag, that's when the dirt broke. The dirt broke, and it carried me away under.

Patience pulled out Cyrus alive but noticed one of his legs was broken. He was then rushed out of the area by his father, Enoch Morris, who took him to the herbalist. Like Cyrus, Saynwere also had his leg broken. According to him, he was bending his back when the dirt fell and covered him. While underground, Saynwere fought for his survival.

"The government people are not helping us," said Naomi Chappy, sister of Tardeh Chappy, one of those who were discovered dead. Naomi said her brother was the father of six children. Ansu Dulleh, head of Liberia's Disaster Management Agency, told NN/FPA on the phone that his agency has yet to receive funding from the government for survivors or victims' families, but plans are underway.

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