Gambian authorities say 96 people rescued after boat capsizes along popular West African migration route.
At least seven people have died after a boat carrying over 200 migrants capsized off the Gambian coast, with many more missing. The incident occurred around midnight near a village in the North Bank region, prompting a search-and-rescue operation by the Gambian navy. Authorities recovered seven bodies and rescued 96 individuals, some seriously injured. The Gambia serves as a departure point for migrants heading to Spain’s Canary Islands, despite increased risks and recent declines in irregular migration.
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