Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat
Summary
Spanish police have arrested 19 people on suspicion of murder and torture after more than 50 passengers went missing from a migrant boat traveling from Senegal to the Canary Islands. The boat originally carried about 300 people, but only 248 survived. Some victims were reportedly attacked and thrown overboard during the journey.Key Facts
- Spanish police arrested 19 people suspected of murder and torture.
- Over 50 people went missing from a migrant boat.
- The boat was traveling from Senegal to the Canary Islands.
- The vessel was rescued with 248 survivors on board on August 24.
- Officials believe the boat originally had about 300 passengers.
- Some people were accused of witchcraft due to mishaps like engine failure and bad weather.
- Survivors reported that some victims were attacked or thrown into the sea.
- The 19 suspects face charges including facilitating irregular immigration, homicide, assault, and torture.
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