The government has announced three days of national mourning in honour of the victims of the recent tragic helicopter crash.
The mourning period, which begins on Thursday, August 7, and ends on Saturday, August 9, is intended to allow the nation to grieve collectively and reflect on the lives lost in the devastating incident.
According to a statement from the presidency, the official programme will begin on Thursday with a public laying of flowers and the lighting of candles at the Ceremonial Garden in front of the presidency.
The tribute will start at 1:00 pm, and all members of the public, along with families and friends of the deceased, are respectfully invited to take part. "This solemn act of remembrance will allow citizens to honour the victims and express their condolences," the statement said.
