Nearly 70 migrants died when their boat sank en route to Spain, Malian minister says

Nearly 70 migrants died after their boat sank en route to Spain on December 19th, with only 11 survivors, mostly from Mali. Many were seeking better opportunities or fleeing instability. The Atlantic route to the Canary Islands remains dangerous. Several victims hailed from Mali's Kayes region.

Dec 27, 2024 - 19:00

Nearly 70 migrants died when their boat sank en route to Spain, Malian minister says

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Nearly 70 migrants died after their boat sank en route to Spain on December 19th, with only 11 survivors, mostly from Mali. Many were seeking better opportunities or fleeing instability. The Atlantic route to the Canary Islands remains dangerous. Several victims hailed from Mali's Kayes region.