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Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat

Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat

The Spanish authorities have arrested 19 individuals on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 migrants went missing from a boat that had traveled from Senegal. According to the police, some of the victims were allegedly accused of witchcraft by other passengers on the boat. The incident occurred during the perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the Canary Islands, a popular destination for migrants seeking to reach Europe. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are working to uncover the full details of the tragic event. The case highlights the dangers and human rights abuses that migrants often face during their desperate attempts to reach safer shores, as well as the need for more effective policies and international cooperation to address the root causes of migration and ensure the protection of vulnerable individuals.

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