U.N. says over 100 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents
Summary
The United Nations refugee agency reported that over 100 people died or went missing last week after trying to cross the sea off the coast of Mauritania to reach Europe. Two separate boat incidents left 144 people dead or missing, while 387 others were rescued.Key Facts
- The incidents happened between July 14 and 18 near Mauritania’s coast.
- One boat carrying 160 people from Gambia was stranded for 25 days after running out of fuel.
- Mauritania’s coast guard said 122 people went missing from this boat.
- In another case, 179 people were rescued from a boat that left Senegal.
- The cause of death or disappearance is related to long distances and unsafe, overcrowded boats.
- Mauritania’s waters are a major route for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa trying to reach Europe.
- The route to the Canary Islands is known as one of the deadliest sea crossings.
- Economic problems in sub-Saharan Africa motivate many people to attempt this dangerous journey.
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