Mamour Bakhoum, a 43-year-old Senegalese street vendor, tragically died on Sunday, December 29, in Seville, Spain. According to information reported by Alerte Info, Mamour Bakhoum threw himself into the Guadalquivir River to escape an intervention by the police. Unfortunately, he did not make it to shore and drowned.
Originally from Porokhane, a village located in the Kaolack department in Senegal, Mamour Bakhoum leaves behind a wife and children. This tragedy raises serious concerns within the Senegalese diaspora, because this death marks the 23rd case of Senegalese found murdered or dead in suspicious circumstances in Spain since the start of the year.
The Senegalese community in Spain expresses its dismay at this alarming situation, which highlights the dangers faced by many migrants seeking a better life in this country. Recent events remind us of the need for collective awareness regarding the security and rights of immigrants, as well as the urgency of constructive dialogue between authorities and migrant communities.
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