At least 21 dead as migrant boat capsizes off Senegal
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 10:56 · Archive
At least 21 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Senegal.
At least 21 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Kébémer in northwest Senegal, according to the Senegalese interior ministry. One survivor has been found so far, and search and rescue operations are underway.
The government paid tribute to the victims and offered condolences to bereaved families. It said it would redouble its "determination to combat people-smuggling networks" and work with neighbouring countries to address the issue.
The United Nations' International Organization for Migration says the Atlantic Route is a key pathway for West African migrants travelling to Europe. Increased border controls in Senegal, Morocco and Mauritania have pushed some migrants to depart from further south, such as The Gambia, adding up to 750 kilometres to journeys and exposing people to longer periods at sea and greater risks of shipwreck and dehydration.
How it is being reported
- At least 21 killed after migrant boat sinks off SenegalThe incident occurred near Kebemer off the coast of northwestern Senegal. Authorities on El Hierro in the Canary Islands have declared an emergency after a marked increase in migrant boat arrivalsDW News · 8 Nov, 13:48
- At least 21 dead as small boat sinks off SenegalSenegalese Interior Ministry says one person rescued as search operation continues after migrant vessel capsized.Al Jazeera · 8 Nov, 13:32
- At least 21 dead after migrant boat capsizes off Senegal, authorities sayThe United Nations' International Organization for Migration (IOM) says the dangerous Atlantic Route is a key pathway for West African migrants travelling to Europe.Euronews · 8 Nov, 10:01
In this story: Senegal · Kébémer · International Organization for Migration · The Gambia · Morocco · Mauritania
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