An insight into the responses of witness to the forced removal of Mr Mubenga is useful to extend our understanding of the complex emotions arising from his death. On the one hand, the witnesses who spoke out have greatly contributed to making this case visible to the public and, thereby, initiating investigations and inquests. On the other hand, however, when passengers witness deportations in commercial flights, they too run risks if they speak up. Passengers who were present when Mr Mubenga was killed have made comments later such as:
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