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February 02, 2008
Three MSF staff killed in Somalia: Biographies - Victor Okumu, Damien Lehalle and Mohamed Abdi Ali
MSF PRESS RELEASE: MSF is shocked and outraged by attack on our team in Somalia
IN MEMORIAM: The tragic loss of our three colleagues in Kismayo, Somalia

©MSF, Victor Okumu - Click image for full view.
VICTOR OKUMU
Age: 52 years
Born: Busia, Kenya
Nationality: Kenyan
Victor was a committed surgeon with over 14 years experience. He worked with MSF from 2002 - 2008 in South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Darfur and Somalia. Victor joined the MSF Kismayo project at the beginning of this year. Victor was married with five children (three sons and two daughters). Victor is remembered by his colleagues for his professionalism and passion for his job and his love for the children he treated.

©MSF, Damien Lehalle - Click image for full view.
DAMIEN LEHALLE
Age: 27 years
Born: Pont-a-Mousson, France
Nationality: French
Damien was a French national who worked with MSF as a logistician since 2006. Damien had previously worked with MSF in Katanga, the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he left a very positive and strong memory when he left. Damien had just arrived in the Somalia mission at the beginning of January this year. He is remembered by all his colleagues for his commitment to his work and for being a very positive and happy person.

©MSF Mohamed Abdi Ali - Click image for full view.
MOHAMED ABDI ALI (Bidhaan)
Age: 28 years
Born: Abudwaq District, Galgudud region
Nationality: Somali
Mohamed Abdi Ali was working for MSF as a driver for the international team in Kismayo. He was married with three children. Bidhaans wife is also currently five month pregnant. His mother and father are still living in Somali central region of Galgudud, where he was originally from. He is remembered by those who worked with him as a very friendly, open and dedicated person.
 
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