the Washington Postreportedlast month.

we would like to express our sincere appreciation and deepest gratitude to all our friends from around the world who have offered a helping hand.In the early hours of Tuesday morning -- as the world was holding its breath -- the last of the of the boys and their coach were rescued from the cave.

including some 90 divers lead by the Thai Navy SEALs and representing some of the best and most far-flung aspects of humanity.The mission would not be without tragedy.Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha thanked people involved in the rescue during a televised national address Wednesday.

and the outpouring of moral support.As parents gathered in anguish.

One of the Chilean miners trapped for months in another underground rescue in 2010 told the boys its OK to be afraid.

Boys rescued from Thai cave start their recovery 03:03 Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo said.The signing took place in Eritreas capital.

The last time I talked to them was when I was in a third country.My mother is going to talk to our relatives in Eritrea and everyone is excited about it.

A state of war between the two countries has come to an end.The march toward peace might have been a long time coming but we have faith in the love and solidarity of our people.