Patrick De Sylva, Andre Etienne and Micky Pouponneau were
all fourteen years of age when they were tragically killed. The brothers of
Patrick De Sylva and Micky Pouponneau were left badly injured but survived.
The explosion of the grenade also left behind a huge crater
in the sand and amplified the fear that was already in the communities in
Seychelles during this era.
The army including Tanzanians had been training the nights before around the area and had irresponsibly left these unexploded grenades in close vicinity to the public beach. The Albert Rene terror organization that masqueraded as the government was responsible for this tragic incident through the irresponsible neglect of public safety. The terror regime claimed to one of the families that it was unexploded grenades from World War 2; a clear lie.
This forgotten part of our history shows the consequence of actions of an irresponsible Government. The history of the SPUP/SPPF/Parti Lepep Government shows that even at the beginning of their governance there was complete disregard for safety of the public. The negligence of those who should have known better, meant that children lost their lives. The families are still suffering to this day and there has never been any accountability whatsoever.
