Sat. Nov 23rd, 2024

Algeria has made its first official comment on the shooting dead of two jet skiers who strayed into Algerian waters from Morocco last Tuesday.

The defence ministry in Algiers said a group of jet skiers ignored warning shots from the security forces and refused to stop.

It accused them of illegally crossing into Algerian territorial waters at a time of increased maritime drug trafficking and organised crime.

The ministry said one body had been recovered.

Lawyers for the two victims – one a French-Moroccan dual national and the other holding French residency – say they will file a complaint in Paris.

The incident coincides with increased tension between Morocco and Algeria.

The border between the two countries has been closed for nearly 30 years.

By Joy

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