Hundreds Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Mauritania

Mauritanian coastguard rescues 120 survivors; at least 15 confirmed dead, search for over 150 missing continues.

The boat, carrying approximately 300 migrants, capsized after seven days at sea.
Strong winds and overcrowding are believed to have caused the disaster.
The majority of passengers were from The Gambia and Senegal, seeking better opportunities in Europe.
The Atlantic route to the Canary Islands is increasingly deadly, with nearly 5,000 deaths reported in the first five months of 2024.
Efforts are ongoing to locate additional survivors and recover bodies.