Eight people, including two children, were killed in Smara, Western Sahara, in February 1976, with their remains found 37 years later.
Synopsis
Eight people, including two children, were killed in Smara, Western Sahara, in February 1976, with their remains found 37 years later.
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Synopsis
In February 1976, eight individuals, including two children, were killed in Smara, Western Sahara. Their deaths remained a mystery for decades, with no bodies recovered or causes confirmed. In 2013, 37 years later, experts from the Society of Science Aranzadi, Hegoa Institute, and the University of the Basque Country, alongside the Association of the Families of Sahrawi Prisoners and Disappeared (AFAPREDESA), located the remains of these individuals. This discovery validated the long-held claims of families and witnesses seeking the truth.
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Why Watch
- Find out how eight victims were finally identified in 2013.
- Meet the families seeking answers for decades.
- See the role of historical memory in addressing past atrocities.
Did You Know
- Eight people were killed in Smara, Western Sahara, in February 1976.
- Two of the eight victims were children.
- The remains of the victims were found 37 years later in 2013.
- The investigation was led by experts from three institutions in the Basque Country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in February 1976 in Smara, Western Sahara?
In February 1976, eight people, including two children, were killed in Smara, Western Sahara, and their bodies were never found.
Who found the remains of the victims from the 1976 incident?
The remains were found by a group of experts from the Society of Science Aranzadi, Hegoa Institute, and the University of the Basque Country.
What organization called for the investigation into the 1976 disappearances?
The investigation was called by the Association of the Families of Sahrawi Prisoners and Disappeared (AFAPREDESA) and the relatives of the victims.
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