New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home
A New Zealand citizen poisoned after drinking contaminated alcohol in a popular tourist town in Laos has returned home, authorities said on Monday, as Laos pledged to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.
Laos government pledges justice in mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed 6 tourists
The Laotian government on Saturday officially acknowledged the mass poisoning that has killed at least six tourists, pledging it would bring perpetrators to justice
Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know
The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.
Three more tourists named in Laos methanol deaths
The local governor visited the hostel in which some of the victims were staying, promising justice for those responsible.
Laos vows justice after tainted alcohol kills tourists
The Lao government is "profoundly saddened" by the deaths of foreign tourists from drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol and pledged to prosecute those responsible.
Deadly alcohol poisoning casts shadow over the Laotian backpacker town
A little town known as a backpacker paradise in northern Laos has come under spotlight for a mass poisoning case that has killed at least six tourists and potentially injured scores of others
American tourist among those killed in mass alcohol poisoning in Laos
An American man was among at least six tourists who were killed in a mass alcohol poisoning case in a popular tourist town in Laos.
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