Ethiopia landslide death toll reaches 50

It was not clear what caused Saturday night's collapse, although residents have said the dumping of rubbish had resumed there in recent months.

Ethiopia landslide death toll reaches 50

The death toll following the collapse of a mountain of rubbish at a garbage dump on the outskirts of Ethiopia's capital has reached 50, officials said as relatives waited for news of the dozens said to be missing.

It was not clear what caused Saturday night's collapse, although residents have said the dumping of rubbish had resumed there in recent months after protests at a newer landfill site.

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