‘Barcelona or death’: mothers watch and wait as Senegal’s men risk all to reach Europe | Global development

Fatou Samba, sitting in a plastic chair overlooking the sea in Bargny, Senegal, witnesses the devastating effects of coastal erosion and the mass migration of young men like her son Thierieno to Spain. Despite efforts by the newly elected president to deter migration, the dangerous journey across the Atlantic Ocean continues to claim many lives, with thousands of migrants attempting the perilous trip each year. The community in Bargny mourns the loss of loved ones who perished at sea due to poor conditions, lack of resources, and desperation to escape a bleak future in Senegal.

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