UN Reports Over 140 Migrant Deaths Near Mauritania
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees announced that more than 140 migrants have been killed or went missing in various incidents off the coast of Mauritania while attempting to cross the maritime migration route from West Africa to Europe. The incidents have mainly occurred along the dangerous stretch from West Africa to the Spanish Canary Islands, where boats face hazards such as long journeys, bad weather, and poor vessel conditions, increasing the risk of drownings. Among these incidents, 37 people were rescued, and one body was recovered from a boat that ran out of fuel after departing from Gambia, while 122 individuals remain missing. Additionally, Mauritanian Coast Guard forces rescued all passengers aboard another boat carrying 179 migrants from Senegal. In terms of numbers, over 4,400 migrants have arrived in the Canary Islands since the beginning of the year, a decrease of approximately 60% compared to last year, due to intensified surveillance measures and increased cooperation between the European Union and West African countries to combat smuggling operations. This migration route remains one of the most perilous, with repeated drownings and the presence of dilapidated boats lacking proper safety equipment.
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