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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Senegal's navy intercepted 262 would-be migrants in two boats overnight. — Picture via DW
OCT 2 — Senegal's navy said on Sunday that it had intercepted over Europe-bound migrants off the country's coast in three days.
Two more boats carrying 262 would-be migrants, including 26 women and 13 minors, were boarded late Saturday. The navy also stopped a boat with 272 passengers on Friday and 71 a day earlier.
The rescues come during the busy summer season, when thousands of migrants attempt to cross the hundreds of miles of ocean separating Africa and Europe each year in a desperate search for a better life.
The Senegalese navy has stepped up its boarding and rescue operations against illegal migrants in recent weeks. It has intercepted 1,955 would-be migrants since July 1, according to its social media accounts.
Dangerous journey to Europe
From Senegal and its neighboring countries, boats repeatedly set off in the direction of the Canary Islands, which are about 1500 kilometers away and belong to Spain.
Between January 1 and August 31, 11,439 migrants arrived on the islands, 7.5 per cent more than in the same period in 2022, according to the Spanish Interior Ministry. This is the highest number for this time of year since at least 2018, and most likely since 2006.
The Atlantic Ocean, with its strong currents and high waves, is considered one of the most dangerous escape routes to Europe. Since the beginning of 2023, 140 migrants have died or disappeared during the crossing, according to data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in early September.
Senegal seeks to combat migration
At the end of July, the Senegalese government unveiled a 10-year plan to combat irregular migration from the West African country with domestic and foreign funding, amid heightened attention on migrants following several tragedies.
The five-pillar plan includes strengthening border management and law enforcement against smugglers, as well as supporting the repatriation and reintegration of migrants in Senegal. — DW
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