Seven bodies have been recovered and 96 individuals were rescued after a boat carrying an estimated 200 migrants capsized overnight in northwest Gambia. The country’s defense ministry reported on Thursday that search and recovery operations are ongoing.
This incident marks yet another tragic event along one of the most perilous migrant routes, primarily used by West Africans attempting to reach Spain via the Canary Islands. The boat reportedly capsized around midnight near a village in Gambia’s North Bank region and was later discovered “grounded on a sandbank,” according to the defense ministry.
The dangerous journey undertaken by migrants in this region highlights the risks faced in their quest for better opportunities, reinforcing the need for enhanced safety measures and support for those fleeing difficult conditions at home. As the search for additional survivors continues, there is hope that more lives can be saved from this unfortunate situation.
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