DR Congo fuel truck victims buried in mass graves

The bodies of some of the scores of people killed in a fuel truck explosion in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been buried in mass graves. At least 230 people were killed when the overturned oil tanker exploded and sparked a fire in Sange village. Some of those who died were trying to collect leaking fuel but others were trapped inside buildings, including a cinema, by the blaze. UN peacekeepers, aid workers and troops have been helping the injured. As Saturday wore on, Red Cross teams carried bodies wrapped in plastic sheeting to two mass graves outside the village, the Associated Press reports. Jean-Claude Kibala, South Kivu's vice-governor, said scenes in the village were "terrible". "There are lots of dead bodies on the streets. The population is in terrible shock - no-one is crying or speaking," he said. Above - some of those who died in Friday night's blaze, in Sange village near the border with Burundi, were trying to collect fuel leaking from the overturned vehicle. Peacekeepers had reportedly urged people to leave the area before the explosion.

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IBC NAMES SUZA ACADEMICIAN IN 100 WORLD TOP 2010
SCIENTISTS LIST
Dr. Mohammed Ali Sheikh (36), a lecturer in Chemistry at the State University
of Zanzibar (SUZA) has been considered and nominated for recognition by the
International Biographical Centre (IBC) being among 100 world top scientists for
The IBC Award Board every year notifies the nomination of 100 eminent
professionals in the field of science. This nomination is made out of many
thousands of biographies from a wide variety of sources investigated by the
research and editorial departments of the IBC. A selected few are those of
individuals, who, in IBC belief have made a significant enough contribution in
their field to engender influence on a local, national or international basis, Dr.

Sheikh has met these requirements and has now been honoured a member of the
IBC.
As a holder of this distinction, Dr. Sheikh can be assured of his place in the
history of International Biographical Centre and be gratified that his work has not
only been noticed but also recognized as outstanding.

Dr. Mohammed Ali Sheikh

In any one year, only one hundred of the world’s best scientists, both famous
and uncelebrated, from all disciplines will be able to populate this exclusive
list. These are people whose daily work makes a difference – not just those who
It is henceforth decreed that Dr. Sheikh should be on this list for 2010 but as
bearer of this honour he will be recorded in perpetuity in the halls of the
International Biographical Centre.
As a listee of the IBC Top 100 Scientists, one is eligible for the
commemorative items available – the distinguished and limited Top 100 Scientists
medal, designed by regalia-makers to the World’s Monarchies and the

distinguished illuminated certificate which is printed in full colour on finest
parchment, laminated onto solid wood for instant hanging.
Dr. Sheikh has also been listed in the 2010 Marquis Who is Who in the
world.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
He was awarded a high profile postdoctoral fellowship for prominent young
researchers in Japan, funded by the Japan Society for promotion of Science (http://
www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/postdoctoral.html) from 2008- 2010. He received
his PhD degree specialized in Environmental Analytical Chemistry and Eco-
toxicology from the Ryukyu National University, Okinawa, Japan - (http://www.u-
ryukyu.ac.jp). (2005-2008). He received his undergraduate qualifications (BSc.
Chemistry/Statistics) at the University of Dar es Salaam (www.udsm.ac.co.tz )
from 1996 to 1999.
Presently, Dr. Sheikh is a lecturer in Chemistry at the State University of
Zanzibar (www.suza.ac.tz). He is also a founding member of the Department
of Science of SUZA. He also manages the Zanzibar Business and academic
consultants (ZABACCO) which extends consultancy services in area relating to
Business, Environmental, Academic affairs and Information Technology. His

research interests mainly focusing on environmental analytical chemistry, eco-
toxicology, aquatic pollution and chemical oceanography. His recent special
research interests focus on studying synergistic effects of toxic chemicals, warming
and acidification in marine biota in particular coral reefs.
Dr. Sheikh has been involved as a member of various academic and
scientific associations such as (1) Japanese Society of Environmental Chemistry
(2) Aquatic Ecosystem, Health and Management, Canada, (3) Marine Technology
Society, Canada, (4) International Association of Environmental Analytical
Chemistry, (5) American Geophysical Union and (6) Japanese Geosciences
society.
He authored, reviewed and presented more than a dozen of scientific
papers in refereed journals and international scientific meetings. He has extensive
experience in management and advising on carrying out projects on behavior and
effects of hazardous substances in aquatic environments and environmental and
social impact assessment.

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