At least 21 dead as small boat sinks off Senegal
Summary
A boat carrying migrants and refugees capsized off northwestern Senegal, killing at least 21 people. Senegal’s Interior Ministry said one person had been rescued, the death toll was provisional, and search efforts were continuing.Key Facts
- The boat sank off the Loumpoul dunes in Senegal’s Kebemer department, according to media reports.
- The capsizing reportedly happened on Saturday.
- The Interior Ministry said rescuers had recovered 21 bodies and saved one person.
- The ministry said it was helping victims’ families as the search continued.
- Le Soleil reported that most victims came from the Leona and Thieppe districts.
- Walking Borders reported that 635 people died trying to reach Spain’s Canary Islands from West Africa in the first five months of the year.
- Authorities on Spain’s El Hierro declared an emergency after more than 3,300 people arrived on about 30 boats since November began.
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