A message of sympathy, love and compassion for Mahdia fire victims

Dear Editor, I write to express my deep sense of shock, sorrow, and grief over the loss of lives in that terrible tragedy at Mahdia. Those affected by this tragedy are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am deeply saddened by the deliber- ately set fire that took the lives of 19 children and injured several other students. The disaster has also disrupted lives in the entire community, if not the entire nation.

It is incomprehensible that innocent youngsters could be the victims of such a senseless arson.

I extend love and compassion to all who have suffered from this very sad and disturbing event. I join the government and others in mourning the dead, and praying for the recovery of the burnt victims and those psychologically affected. I thank the government for rendering all assistance to