The President of Liberia Her Excellency Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sent a message of condolence to the Government and People of the Arab Republic of Egypt, following the unfortunate news of a stampede during a major soccer game in that country on Sunday, February 8, 2015, leaving twenty two (22) persons dead.

In Her message to her Egyptian counterpart, His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, President Johnson Sirleaf on behalf of the Government and People of the Republic of Liberia and in her own name extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and People of Egypt, especially to the bereaved families for the irreparable loss sustained.

The Liberian leader then prayed that Allah will grant President El-Sisi and the People of the Egypt strength, courage and fortitude as they go through this period of National Mourning.