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Bamako, Mali
Reuters
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At least 69 people died, including 25 Malian nationals, after a boat headed from West Africa to Spain capsized off Morocco on Dec. 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.
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Tragic News: Malian nationals among 69 migrants dead after boat sinks off Morocco
It is with heavy hearts that we report the devastating news of a boat carrying migrants that sank off the coast of Morocco, resulting in the deaths of 69 individuals, including Malian nationals. The boat was reportedly overcrowded and attempting to make the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea in search of a better life.
The loss of so many lives in such a tragic manner is a stark reminder of the perilous conditions that many migrants face in their quest for safety and opportunity. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this heartbreaking incident.
As we mourn the lives lost, we must also reflect on the urgent need for greater international cooperation and support for migrants and refugees. No one should have to risk their lives in such perilous journeys, and we must work together to create safer and more humane pathways for those seeking a better future.
May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may their tragic loss serve as a catalyst for positive change in the way we approach the global migration crisis.
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- Morocco
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- North Africa
- Refugee tragedy
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