Moroccan Navy Intercepts Largest Group of Migrants This Year

The Moroccan navy successfully intercepted 141 migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean to Spain's Canary Islands, marking the largest such operation in 2024.

• The Moroccan navy intercepted 141 migrants off the coast of the Western Sahara, a territory controlled by Morocco since 1975.
• All rescued individuals originated from sub-Saharan Africa, likely embarking from Mauritania, a major departure point for migrants aiming for Spain's Canary Islands.
• The interception is the largest reported by Moroccan authorities this year, amidst a spike in migration attempts from West Africa to the Canary Islands.
• Spain's Interior Ministry reports a more than sixfold increase in migrant arrivals to the Canary Islands as of February 15, compared to the same period last year.
• Mauritania recently signed a 210 million euro agreement with the European Union to enhance migration patrolling and provide humanitarian aid.

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