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Tragedy Strikes as Migrant Boat Capsizes off Senegal, Leaving Multiple Fatalities

At least 17 bodies, believed to be migrants, were recovered after a boat capsized off the coast of Dakar, Senegal. The bodies were discovered by the navy and were found in a pirogue, a long wooden boat commonly used by migrants. Migrant deaths at sea are becoming more common in Senegal, with the Atlantic migration route being one of the deadliest. The exact origin and destination of the migrants are unknown. The tragedy is the latest in a series of similar incidents along Senegal's coast, highlighting the risks migrants face in their attempts to reach Europe.

via The Associated Press|

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"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.

via ABC News|

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