The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants, with 69 stopped on land and 132 intercepted at sea. The Saloum delta is a popular departure point for migrants. Despite falling migration numbers, the Atlantic crossing has surged since 2020, with nearly 47,000 arrivals in the Canary Islands in 2024. The crossing is considered one of the deadliest worldwide, with thousands estimated lost at sea. Signs indicate increasing participation of women and children among migrants. Seasonal changes can increase attempts, and previous EU efforts to curb smuggling have had minimal impact.
The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants, with 69 stopped on land and 132 intercepted aboard a small wooden boat in the Saloum delta.
The Atlantic Ocean crossing from West Africa to Spain's Canary Islands remains one of the deadliest migration routes, with an estimated thousands of victims this year.
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