"Massive Disappearance: 300 People Vanish on Treacherous Journey from Senegal to Spain"

At least 300 people traveling from Senegal to Spain in three boats are missing, raising concerns about their fate along one of the deadliest sea routes for migrants. The boats departed from Mbour and Kafountine in Senegal, and there has been no contact since their departures. Spain's Maritime Rescue Service spotted a vessel near the Canary Islands that appeared to match one of the missing boats. The Atlantic migration route is one of the deadliest, with nearly 800 deaths or disappearances in the first half of 2023. The Canary Islands have become a major destination for migrants, with over 7,000 arrivals in the first half of this year. The European Union faces criticism for its failure to prevent such tragedies.