Migrant Crisis Escalates as Canary Islands Struggle with Influx
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Euronews
The Spanish island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands has seen a sudden influx of 1,200 migrants in just 48 hours, bringing the total number of arrivals to 3,300 in recent weeks. The island, with a population of only 11,000, is struggling to cope with the situation and has called for help. The migrants, many of whom are in shock and exhausted, are being moved to nearby islands due to a lack of capacity. Local authorities feel abandoned by the Spanish government and have declared a social emergency. The Canary Islands route is one of the most dangerous routes to Europe, with a high death rate.