The German humanitarian vessel Sea-Eye 5 has carried out its largest mission yet, rescuing 144 migrants from a distressed wooden boat in the Central Mediterranean. The operation, which took place on Sunday, proved especially challenging due to the high number of people requiring immediate assistance. Many of those rescued were[Read More…]
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Boat With 30 Decomposing Bodies Found Off Senegal Coast
At least 30 decomposing bodies have been found on a boat off the coast of Senegal, military authorities say. The navy was informed of a vessel that was adrift about 70km (45 miles) from the capital Dakar, according to a military statement on X. They brought the wooden canoe, or[Read More…]
Senegal’s Navy Intercepts Boats Carrying 600 Would-Be Migrants
Senegal’s navy says it has intercepted four boats over three days with more than 600 people on board. They were attempting the treacherous crossing to Spain’s Canary Islands – a gateway to Europe. Footage on social media on Saturday showed other would-be migrants jumping off a boat that had run[Read More…]
Gambians Among Migrants To Be Deported From Malta
Gambians are among illegal migrants currently detained in Malta,awaiting their removal from the country, JollofNews can report. The 44 migrants were arrested and detained by the Maltese police in weekend swoops, this medium has learnt. In raids conducted on Sunday in Gozo, the police arrested and placed under custody the[Read More…]
Senegal Arrests 143 Migrants Headed For Europe
Senegal’s paramilitary police have arrested 143 migrants in two seaside swoops as they prepared to embark in the hope of clandestinely reaching Europe, a gendarmerie statement said. The migrants were caught overnight Saturday in the fishing communities of Fimela and Nianing in western Senegal, where they numbered 68 and 75[Read More…]
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