At least 37 people have been killed in a fire that broke out at a migrant center in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, near the US border. The incident was reported by news agencies citing two sources with the local government.
The fire broke out at the office of Mexico’s National Migration Institute (INM), where migrants are housed while awaiting processing of their legal status.
The death toll is expected to rise, and many others have been injured in the incident. Authorities have not yet announced the cause of the fire, and the nationalities of the victims have not been confirmed.
This tragedy highlights the dire situation faced by migrants seeking refuge and asylum in Mexico. They are often forced to live in overcrowded and unsafe conditions, with little access to basic necessities. The Mexican government must take immediate steps to address this issue and ensure the safety and well-being of all migrants within its borders.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of at least 39 migrants in a fire at a processing centre on the border
The fire at the migrant center in Ciudad Juarez is a tragedy that underscores the urgent need for action to protect the rights and safety of migrants and refugees around the world.
(Written by News Desk using information from different news sources available on internet and Twitter.)
