Mohamed Chande Othman

"The number of deaths was likely to be higher, because some families buried their loved ones without taking their bodies to morgues."

"Most of the deaths were unnatural, but legal classification is a matter for the courts."

"Othman said the report was based on extensive medical and forensic investigations, including interviews with 80 doctors and specialists, postmortem examinations, and hospital records nationwide."

"The toll of 518 was 'not final and conclusive'."