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    "id": 1522486,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1522486/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Turkana South, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Namoit",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for according me this opportunity to raise my voice on this matter of the Todonyang Massacre. On behalf of my family, the people of Turkana South and the greater Turkana nation, I would like to extend my deep sympathies and condolences to the families of the bereaved in the Todonyang Massacre. May God rest their souls. On 22nd February, 2025, more than 20 fishermen lost their lives and a significant number of people were reported missing following an ambush by a suspected Ethiopian militia, popularly known as Dassanech militia in Todonyang, Turkana County. The militia targeted the fishermen who were unarmed as they were fishing at a place known as Lopemukat and Natirae near River Omo. It is reported that during the incident, there was an intermediate network blackout within the area that interfered with communication, hence the delayed rescue of the residents. It should be noted that Dassanech is an Ethiopian community living in the Todonyang area and shares the same economic activities with the Turkana people. Todonyang is situated on the shores of Lake Turkana, on the northern side. It is very close to the Kenyan-Ethiopian border and has faced perennial conflicts and insecurity over the years. The first incident that we can account for happened in 2011. As per the Government records - remember Government The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}