Suspects arrested for the murder of 70 migrants: what happened in the ocean.

Tragic story of refugees in the Canary Islands

According to The Sun: In the Canary Islands, an investigation has been launched into a mass murder after the coast guard rescued migrants from a stranded boat carrying 250 people. It is known that 70 people died on this horrific journey.

AFPMigrants were crowded on a wooden 'cayuco' boat like this[/caption] AFPThe boat arrived in the Canary Islands from West Africa with approximately 70 fewer people than when it departed (stock image)[/caption] Getty250 survivors were rescued and brought to the Canary Islands by the Spanish coast guard[/caption]

The authorities in Spain are searching migrant centers on the islands for a group that reportedly committed violence against their companions during the journey. It has been revealed today that several individuals have been detained and will stand trial.

Some passengers were accused of witchcraft and killed, while others died from dehydration or suffered due to harsh conditions. The police are still unable to confirm the final number of fatalities.

Interrogations of the suspects are currently taking place to clarify the details of the events that occurred during this horrific journey.

The tragedy began when the boat set off from Western Sahara towards the Canary Islands. Initially, there were about 320 people on board, but only 250 remained during the coast guard's rescue operation.

It is known that the boat's engine broke down early in the journey, leading the migrants to endure blaring sun with limited water supplies.

Reports state that initially some passengers were accused of stealing or depleting the water supply, but the situation became even more tense, and the accusations grew more extreme.

The survivors told rescuers that they had spent about 11 days at sea. They confirmed that dozens died from lack of water, and some were deliberately killed. Unconfirmed reports claim that the police are investigating 20-30 migrants for suspected manslaughter on the boat.

If found guilty, they could face life sentences. Boats departing from Africa to the archipelago cross the 'Western Route', notorious for its dangers to migrants.

This tragedy highlights the complexity and danger of migration across the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the extreme vulnerability of people risking their lives in search of a better future. Similar incidents point to the need for global solutions to improve conditions for refugees and migrants.