Autopsies on the bodies of 26
teenage Nigerian girls found dead
in the Mediterranean in early
November has been confirmed that
they drowned at sea by Italian news
agencies.
The victims’ bodies were found
floating in the water by a Spanish
military ship and brought to Italy
on November 3 after two separate
rescue operations.
According to the autopsy report
carried out in Salerno, Italy, 25 of
the girls died from asphyxiation in
the water, while one girl suffered a
wound to her liver.
Two out of the 26 women were
found to be pregnant. The autopsies
found no trace of physical or sexual
violence on the bodies.
The death of the Nigerian girls
believed to be between the ages of
14-18 has been considered “a
monumental loss and a sad moment
for the country.”
Some victims have been identified
by family members who survived
the tragedy. Others were identified
by contacting relatives whose phone
numbers were discovered in the
victim’s clothing
Source: WTP.
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