President pleads with nation to desist from negative social media posts

In light of much analysis and social commentary regarding the deaths of  19 children, including a five-year-old boy, who occupied the female dormitory of the Mahdia Secondary School, President Irfaan Ali has pleaded with persons to desist from making malicious and speculative posts.

In an address to the nation broadcast on his Facebook page on Wednesday morning, Ali said that as the country mourns, persons should be more emphatic and share content that is uplifting and positive.