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Laos Acknowledges Tourist Deaths, Promises Justice For Perpetrators

Neil Farmiloe, a New Zealander who owns the Kiwi Kitchen restaurant, serves food to the foreign tourist in Vang Vieng, Laos, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

In a tragic turn of events, the Laotian government has officially recognized the mass poisoning incident that has claimed the lives of at least six tourists in Vang Vieng, Laos. The victims include two Australian teenagers, a British woman, an American man, two Danes, and a New Zealander who fell ill after consuming tainted alcohol.

The government expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. It assured that investigations are underway to determine the causes of the poisoning and bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with the law.

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