Child's death

Boy dies after being held at Mexico-US border

It is the second time this month an immigrant child has died while being detained after crossing the US-Mexico border.

The previous instance saw a seven-year-old girl, also from Guatemala, die hours after being taken into custody.

US officials said she had tried to cross the Mexico-US border illegally with her family.

The Guatemalan girl, who authorities there named as Jakeline Caal, died of dehydration and shock, the Washington Post reported. Border officials were quoted as saying she had not had food or water for several days.

 

Samoa Police investigate child’s death

According to a police report, a nurse reported that a girl was declared dead on arrival at Foalalo District Hospital last Thursday night.

Family members claimed that the girl suffered from prolonged health issues.

The deceased was transferred to Malietoa Tanumafili II Tuasivi awaiting the doctor’s findings for the cause of death.

Vaitoomuli Police Post responded to the call and an investigation is underway.