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Fatal Migrant Boat Capsize Off Senegal's Coast

At least four confirmed dead and many still missing as rescue efforts continue following the tragic incident over the weekend.

  • The capsized boat was an artisanal fishing vessel carrying approximately 100 migrants from Mbour.
  • Local fishermen rescued four individuals, while Senegal's navy continues to search for the missing.
  • In recent years, the number of migrants using this route to reach the Canary Islands has surged significantly.
  • This incident highlights the increasing dangers faced by migrants taking the Atlantic route from West Africa.
  • A previous similar tragedy in July involved a boat with 300 migrants, resulting in multiple deaths and disappearances.
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