Mexican soldiers kill migrants near Huixtla

On Tuesday, Mexican soldiers killed six migrants and wounded 10 others after opening fire on a truck carrying 33 refugees, mostly from Egypt, Nepal, Cuba, India, Pakistan and Arab countries, near the town of Huixtla in the southern state of Chiapas. about 40 km from the border with Guatemala. The Mexican Defense Ministry stated that two vehicles resembling those of criminal gangs accompanied the vehicle carrying the refugees. This event took place on 10/01/2024 at the following location: Huixtla, Mexico.

Incident type: Political conflict

Event type: refugee problem

Total fatalities: 6

Total number of injured: 10

Police/military fatalities: 0

Police/military injuries: 0

Civilian deaths: 6

Civilian injuries: 10

Terrorist/insurgent deaths: 0

Terrorist/insurgent injured: 0

Number arrested: 0

Source: Khaama Press