The Executive Secretary of the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) sent message of condolences to the Government, the President and the People of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia over the loss sustained at Irrecha celebration on Sunday.
"It is with great shock and sorrow that we learnt from the media about the incident of stampede that resulted in deaths and injuries," said IGAD in its statement.
It also wished comfort to the bereaved and quick recovery to those injured due to the tragic incident.
Source: MoFA