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world-news1 year ago

"Gruesome Discovery: 9 Bodies Found Adrift in Atlantic Ocean"

Brazilian police are investigating the discovery of a boat adrift in the Atlantic Ocean containing nine corpses, likely African migrants from Mali and Mauritania. The boat's characteristics suggest it was not headed for Brazil, and the Atlantic route from West Africa to the European Union is known to be perilous. A spike in migration from northwest Africa to Spain has raised concerns, with many migrants reported missing. Despite efforts to address the issue, identifying the bodies and determining the cause of death remains a challenging task for Brazilian authorities.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|
#african-migrants#atlantic-ocean#brazil
international-news1 year ago

Rival Eritrean Migrant Groups Clash, Torch Police Cars in Netherlands

Warring African migrant groups from Eritrea clashed in the Netherlands, resulting in the torching of police cars and injuries to police officers and firefighters. The violence erupted when a group opposing the Eritrean government attacked a venue where a pro-government group was meeting, leading to widespread rioting and destruction. This incident adds to a series of violent clashes involving Eritrean migrants in various countries over the past year.

via The Daily Wire|
#african-migrants#eritrea#international-news
entertainment1 year ago

"Io Capitano": The Harrowing Migrant Journey That Inspired an Oscar-Nominated Film

Mamadou Kouassi's harrowing three-year journey to reach Italy inspired the Oscar-nominated film "Io Capitano," directed by Matteo Garrone. The film follows the migrant route from Senegal to Italy, depicting the brutal realities of the journey, including illegal prisons, smugglers' boats, and exploitation. Kouassi, who advised on the film, shared horrific details of torture and slavery that he experienced. The film's young Senegalese actors, Seydou Sarr and Moustapha Fall, have been profoundly impacted by the film's success, while Kouassi hopes the film will influence global migrant policy.

via The Associated Press|
#african-migrants#entertainment#io-capitano
migration2 years ago

"Unprecedented Surge of African Migrants Flock to Spain's Canary Islands"

The Spanish Canary Islands have seen a record number of African migrants, with nearly 32,000 reaching the islands by boat this year, surpassing the previous record set in 2006. The increase in arrivals is attributed to calmer seas and milder weather in September. The Canary Islands, located off the coast of southern Morocco, have become a destination for migrants from West Africa seeking a better life or fleeing conflict. The regional authorities have called for assistance from the Spanish government and the European Union to address the humanitarian crisis. In response, the Spanish government plans to create more emergency accommodations for approximately 3,000 migrants.

via Fox News|
#african-migrants#canary-islands#humanitarian-crisis
migration2 years ago

Record Number of African Migrants Flock to Spain's Canary Islands

Over 1,300 African migrants, mostly young adult males from sub-Saharan Africa, reached Spain's Canary Islands over the weekend, with one boat carrying a record 321 people. This year, there has been an 80% increase in arrivals compared to last year, with a record two-week tally of 8,561 arrivals since October 1. The spike in illegal arrivals is attributed to the political destabilization of the Sahel region, which has seen a series of military coups. The Canaries have become a preferred destination due to tightened control over Mediterranean Sea routes, and Spain has pledged €50 million in emergency funding to help local governments cope with the influx.

via DW (English)|
#african-migrants#canary-islands#immigration
human-rights2 years ago

Resilience Prevails: African Migrants Overcome Racial Attacks in Tunisia

African migrants in the Tunisian coastal city of Sfax have faced xenophobic attacks following the fatal stabbing of a local man during an altercation with migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. Videos of the attacks, which occurred on July 4th, show masked perpetrators inciting violence against black Africans. The police seemingly did not intervene, and the following day, the authorities forcibly removed over 100 migrants from the city, driving them to the Tunisian-Libyan border. Human Rights Watch has received videos showing migrants with injuries allegedly inflicted by the authorities. Tunisia's President Kais Saied denies mistreatment and claims the migrants are receiving aid. The situation has sparked outrage and discussions about racism and violence in the city.

via BBC|
#african-migrants#forced-deportation#human-rights
social-issues2 years ago

Tunisian Mobs Expel African Migrants in Sfax Amid Rising Racial Tensions

Racial tensions in the Tunisian city of Sfax escalated into violence as mobs targeted African migrants, forcibly evicting dozens of them from the city. The unrest began after the funeral of a Tunisian man who was stabbed to death in an altercation with migrants. Videos shared on social media showed police chasing migrants from their homes, while residents armed with sticks waited to hand them over. Some migrants were taken to the Libyan border, and the incident highlights the rise in racially motivated attacks in Tunisia.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#african-migrants#racial-tensions#sfax
migration2 years ago

Multiple migrant boats sink off Tunisia, leaving dozens dead.

At least 29 African migrants and asylum seekers died and 11 others were rescued when three boats trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach Italy capsized along the Tunisian coast. Tunisia has seen a surge in migrants fleeing its shores for Italy in recent months as the North African country grapples with economic crises and its government, under President Kais Saied, carries out a crackdown on illegal immigration. The recent influx of African migrants and asylum seekers has raised alarm in Italy, whose prime minister warned that ongoing financial instability in Tunisia risked “unleashing an unprecedented wave of migration” to Europe.

via The Washington Post|
#african-migrants#italy#mediterranean