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Tragic Drift: Nine African Migrants Found Dead Off Brazil's Coast

A boat carrying decomposed bodies believed to be from Mauritania and Mali was discovered adrift in Brazil, highlighting perilous migration routes.

  • Nine decomposed bodies were discovered on a boat off the coast of Pará, Brazil, believed to be migrants from Mauritania and Mali.
  • The boat, resembling a Mauritanian fishing vessel, likely veered off its intended route to Europe, ending up 2,600 miles away in Brazil.
  • Brazilian authorities are conducting forensic analyses to identify the victims and determine the cause of death.
  • This incident underscores the dangers of the Atlantic migration route, one of the deadliest for migrants attempting to reach Europe.
  • The discovery has prompted concerns among families in Mauritania, who have been anxiously following the news.
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