Overview

• A migrant boat struck rocks off Senegal while being pursued by European patrols, killing over a dozen people.
• The accident has raised concerns about Europe's policy of intercepting migrant boats before they reach the continent.
• Migrant advocates argue the interceptions push migrants to take riskier routes and endanger lives.
• European officials defend the patrols as necessary to curb irregular migration and stop human trafficking.
• The incident highlights the ongoing crisis of migrants desperate to reach Europe despite the dangers of sea crossings.