Spain and Morocco were urged to launch a transparent investigation into the death of 23 African migrants.

The migrants died at a Spanish/Moroccan border fence last Friday.

“We are appalled by the deaths of these migrants who intended to cross the border to seek a better life based on their legitimate human rights,” the  Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW) said on Tuesday.

The Moroccan narrative states that the migrants died during a crush and a stampede while attempting to pass into the Melilla enclave.

Human rights experts say that the Moroccan Government should preserve the corpses, identify them and liaise with their relatives; as for the injured, they should be provided with the right treatment.

“We urge all the concerned Governments of host and transit countries to treat the migrants with security, dignity and humanity in conformity with their international obligations,” (CMW) said.

Agencies/CMW