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Mediterranean Sea: Italian Citizen and Ousseynou Sy

mediterranean sea: The driver was apprehended and treated for burns, according to CTV. Prosecutors described him as a 47-year-old Italian citizen of Senegalese origin and said he told authorities he wanted to vindicate Europe-bound migrants who have died in the Mediterranean Sea but did not plan to hurt anyone. Officers from the national police force broke windows at the back of the bus to reach the passengers and got all of them out without serious injuries before flames destroyed the vehicle, authorities said. However, prosecutors said the suspect, identified as Ousseynou Sy, made preparations that showed his actions were premediated, such as buying a canister of gasoline and restraints on Tuesday. Sy was being investigated on suspicion of kidnapping, intention to commit a massacre, arson and resisting law enforcement, with terrorism as an aggravating circumstance since the event caused panic. He also sent a video to friends in Italy and Senegal indicating plans for a bold action and with the message, Africa, Rise up, they said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.