They are seven individuals, all Senegalese accused of having killed eight passengers during a perilous voyage en pirogue between the Senegal and the Spanish islands. According to the Iberian authorities, this crossing, which lasted a week, took a tragic turn when eight people lost their lives, including a Gambian baby of only 14 months. The Spanish authorities, cited by the Reuters agency, have revealed that some survivors have confided to the investigators that these murders had been committed by the crew of the canoe. The exact circumstances of the murders remain unclear, but witnesses have indicated that the eight victims had been killed during the voyage. This same tribunal claims to have solid evidence concerning the murders of the eight passengers. The seven individuals, whose identities have not been revealed, are currently in prison awaiting their trial. The Spanish authorities continue to conduct an in-depth investigation to clarify the events and determine the responsibilities of the persons involved in this drama.
Spain: Seven Senegalese accused for the murder of eight passengers of a pirogue
