How did over 2,000 migrants reach the Canaries in just 48 hours?
Summary
Nearly 2,200 migrants arrived by boat in Spain’s Canary Islands over the weekend. They crossed an Atlantic route from West Africa that is among the world’s deadliest migration routes.Key Facts
- Spain said nearly 2,200 migrants reached the Canary Islands over the weekend.
- The migrants arrived by boat.
- The arrivals took place within 48 hours.
- The Canary Islands belong to Spain.
- The migration route crosses the Atlantic Ocean between West Africa and the Canary Islands.
- The route is among the world’s deadliest migration routes.
- Migrants usually make the journey in poorly equipped dinghies and overcrowded boats.
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