The Office of Prime Minister has issued a statement to clarify the misreporting of certain statements made by the PM last week.
From a news release issued on Friday, 25th August the Prime Minister’s expressed interest in the process of restoring residents affected by the recent Hanuabada fires to their homes following reconstruction.
This however was misinterpreted in some news reporting.
The Office of the Prime Minister clarified this reports stating that resettlement planning relates only to resettling people back into their homes, on their land, once re-construction is complete.
“As was stated by the Prime Minister, “the victims must be supported and their lives returned to normal” the statement read.
“This restoration will go even further to improve services, including water and sanitation, so that lives are improved and public safety is enhanced,” the Prime Minister said.
The statement highlighted the sensitive situation surrounding the devastating fires, with survivors having to endure worry and concern.
Meanwhile, the statement called on media outlets to exercise greater care in reporting such sensitive issues.
(File picture)