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Malawi Decision on Autopsy Delays Repatriation of Spanish Volunteer

Spanish authorities have deployed consular teams to secure Malawi’s clearance for post-mortem procedures

Una calle de Lilongüe, la capital de Malaui.
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Overview

  • The July 28 traffic accident in Malawi killed 22-year-old Anna S. and a Volunteer World colleague, injuring two other volunteers.
  • Malawi’s government must decide whether to conduct a medical examination on Anna’s body before Spain can begin repatriation procedures.
  • Spain’s consul general in Zimbabwe and other diplomatic staff have traveled to Malawi to initiate the formalities for returning her remains.
  • A 23-year-old Spanish volunteer injured in the crash arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday for advanced medical treatment.
  • Lleida’s city council held a minute of silence attended by family members, government officials and the Mossos d’Esquadra chief in memory of Anna S.