Passing of Seychellois prisoner in Egypt |03 June 2025

United Seychelles expresses deepest condolences, calls for urgent repatriation of remaining inmates

Dr Patrick Herminie, President of United Seychelles, has issued a statement in response to the recent press release from the Seychelles department of Foreign Affairs, which confirmed the unfortunate passing of Seychellois prisoner, John Vinda, while serving a life imprisonment sentence in Egypt.

Upon learning of this deeply saddening news, Dr Herminie expressed his personal deepest condolences to the grieving relatives and friends of Mr Vinda. He further extended the heartfelt sympathies of the entire United Seychelles party for this most unfortunate loss.

Press release from United Seychelles

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