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At least 69 migrants dead after boat sank off Morocco on Dec 19, Mali says – World
At least 69 people died, including 25 Malian nationals, after a boat headed from West Africa to Spain capsized off Morocco on December 19, Malian authorities said.
The makeshift boat was carrying around 80 people when it capsized.
Only 11 survived, the ministry of Malians abroad said in a statement on Thursday, after collecting information to reconstruct the incident.
A crisis unit has been set up to monitor the situation and will report any further updates, it added.
The Atlantic migration route from the coast of West Africa to the Canary Islands, typically used by African migrants trying to reach Spain, has seen a surge this year.
Years of conflict in the Sahel region that includes Mali, unemployment and the impact of climate change on farming communities are among the reasons why people attempt the crossing.
The route, which traces the Atlantic coasts of Mauritania and Morocco up to Spain, is one of the world’s deadliest.
An unprecedented nearly 5,000 migrants died at sea in the first five months of 2024 trying to reach the Spanish archipelago, migration rights group Walking Borders said in June.
At least 69 migrants dead after boat sank off Morocco on Dec 19, Mali says – World
Tragedy struck as a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Morocco on December 19, leaving at least 69 people dead, according to officials in Mali. The boat, which was reportedly overcrowded and attempting to make the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea, sank in rough waters.
The exact number of passengers on board the boat is still unknown, but it is believed that there were dozens of people attempting to reach Europe in search of a better life. The migrants were primarily from sub-Saharan Africa, with many coming from Mali.
Rescue efforts were hampered by the rough seas and poor weather conditions, making it difficult for authorities to reach the sinking boat in time. The Moroccan coast guard has been conducting search and rescue operations in the area, but the chances of finding any survivors are slim.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks and dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean in overcrowded and unsafe boats. The international community must come together to address the root causes of migration and provide safer alternatives for those seeking refuge and a better life.
Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. May they find comfort and solace in this difficult time.
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