Migrants suffer drive-by attacks

Migrants at a popular meeting area in Marsa have been the target of a series of drive-by attacks over the last three weeks, by aggressors who they claim have pelted them with eggs, glass bottles and even a metal fire extinguisher. The alleged attacks have all taken place on Triq is-Salib tal-Marsa, the majority on a stretch of road between Holy Trinity Church and Albert Town. The area is home to a number of African bars and shops, and is a popular meeting place for a community of mostly Somali migrants who stop by after work and on weekends. At least 10 people have been victims of attacks in recent weeks, with one requiring medical attention for a deep gash on his leg inflicted by a wine bottle thrown at him while he stood at the side of the road talking to some friends. A report from the health centre was seen by this newspaper. Abdirahman Khalif, a Somali migrant who was with the victim at the time of the attack, claimed the assailants and the style of the attack have been the same in each instance over recent weeks. A number of people, including several shop owners, who spoke to The Sunday Times of Malta all described a white car with a driver and two passengers. The...

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