Laos’ Victims of dam collapse receive compensation
Some US$710,000 (more than 6 billion kip) has been paid to the families of 71 people who died or are still missing after an auxiliary dam collapsed in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province.
The 71 victims of the July 2018 tragedy comprise 22 missing people and 49 who were confirmed dead.
Their families were awarded US$10,000 (85.7 million kip) for each victim, following an announcement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
