Migrant Rescues and Tragedies Near Canary Islands
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Multiple boats carrying migrants sank in the waters between northwest Africa and Spain's Canary Islands, leaving at least two people dead and many more missing. Spain's coast guard rescued 61 people and transferred them to Arguineguín, a port on the Canary Islands. The number of migrants crossing into Europe has increased in recent years, especially on the route to the Canary Islands, with most coming from Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
- Scores of migrants rescued from boats near Canary Islands The Washington Post
- Hundreds of migrants rescued off Canary Islands BBC
- Dozens feared dead after dinghy sinks off coast of Africa DW (English)
- Nearly 40 Asylum Seekers Drown as Ship Sinks En Route to Canary Islands Democracy Now!
- At least 30 migrants feared dead in Canary Islands disaster BBC
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