Canary Islands, Spain and Migrants

Spain's Canary Islands 'abandoned' in migrant crisis: leader
Spain's Canary Islands feel "abandoned" as irregular migrant arrivals smash records and the political class lacks "solidarity", the region's leader said in an interview published on Monday. "We feel abandoned and alone,
Over 550 Migrants Reach Canary Islands in 2 Days
Over the past two days, over 550 migrants have landed on Spain's Canary Islands via sea, with Spanish maritime rescue services confirming the grim discovery of at least one deceased person onboard. The Canary Islands,
Spain says over 550 migrants reached its Canary Islands in 2 days
Spain’s marine rescue service on Thursday said that more than 550 migrants have reached its Canary Islands in boats over the past two days
Canary Islands: A Perilous Crossing for Migrants
Spain's Canary Islands have seen a surge in migrant arrivals from West Africa. Many undertake the perilous journey in hopes of reaching Europe, often resulting in tragic loss of life. The route has seen increases in attempts despite overall declines in irregular crossings into the EU.
Irregular migration to Europe is down — except on Spain’s Canary Islands
In 2024, an average of nearly two migrant boats reached the Canary Islands each day. 692 boats in all carried more than 46,000 people that year, mostly from Mauritania, Senegal and Morocco. The majority arrive to the tiny,
Spain: A third canoe brings the number of migrants arriving in the Canary Islands on Wednesday to 173, one dead
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Fifty people die during crossing to Canary Islands, says Spanish charity
Total of 10,547 migrants died trying to reach Spain by boat last year, according to monitoring group Caminando Fronteras ...
Canary Islands tragedy as 50 people die in migrant boat off holiday hotspot
“Fifty people have died on a boat headed for the Canary Islands, 44 of whom were Pakistani,” CEO of Caminando Fronteras / ...
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Dozens of migrants may have drowned in attempt to cross to Spain, NGO says
MADRID, Jan 16 (Reuters) - As many as 50 migrants, many of them Pakistanis, may have drowned in the latest deadly wreck ...
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Tragedy Off West Africa: Migrants' Dreams Dashed
Over 40 Pakistanis are feared dead after a boat capsized near West Africa's coast. Departing from Mauritania, they aimed to ...
More than 40 Pakistanis feared drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off African coast
ISLAMABAD (AP) — More than 40 Pakistanis were feared to have drowned in the capsizing of a boat off West Africa's Atlantic ...