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Over Fifty Migrants Missing as Boat Sinks in the North Atlantic

At least 50 migrants have gone missing after a boat carrying them sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. The group was traveling from Mauritania, an African nation, to Spain. This information was reported by the non-governmental organization (NGO) Walking Borders, which works with migrants.

The boat reportedly began its journey on January 2, carrying around 86 migrants. At some point during the journey, the boat sank.

When Walking Borders lost contact with the boat, they alerted neighboring countries. Following this, Moroccan coast guards rescued 36 individuals during an operation on Wednesday.

The boat is believed to have been carrying approximately 86 passengers, most of whom were Pakistani nationals.

Another NGO working with migrants, Alarm Phone, stated that they informed Spanish authorities about the boat on January 12.

Walking Borders director Helena Maleno reported that before being rescued, the migrants had been adrift at sea for 13 days. She estimated that the boat carried 86 passengers, including 66 Pakistanis.

She further mentioned that 50 people, including 44 Pakistanis, remain missing. NGO officials fear they may no longer be alive.

Fernando Clavijo, President of Spain’s Canary Islands, expressed sorrow over the tragedy. He urged the Spanish government and Europe to take necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

Many citizens of African countries attempt to reach Europe via this route across the Atlantic Ocean. These dangerous journeys on small boats often result in accidents.

According to Walking Borders, 10,457 people died or went missing in 2024 while trying to cross the Atlantic to reach Spain. This means an average of 30 migrants per day lost their lives on this route.

At least 50 migrants have gone missing after a boat carrying them sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. The group was traveling from Mauritania, an African nation, to Spain. This information was reported by the non-governmental organization (NGO) Walking Borders, which works with migrants.

The boat reportedly began its journey on January 2, carrying around 86 migrants. At some point during the journey, the boat sank.

When Walking Borders lost contact with the boat, they alerted neighboring countries. Following this, Moroccan coast guards rescued 36 individuals during an operation on Wednesday.

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The boat is believed to have been carrying approximately 86 passengers, most of whom were Pakistani nationals.

Another NGO working with migrants, Alarm Phone, stated that they informed Spanish authorities about the boat on January 12.

Walking Borders director Helena Maleno reported that before being rescued, the migrants had been adrift at sea for 13 days. She estimated that the boat carried 86 passengers, including 66 Pakistanis.

She further mentioned that 50 people, including 44 Pakistanis, remain missing. NGO officials fear they may no longer be alive.

Fernando Clavijo, President of Spain’s Canary Islands, expressed sorrow over the tragedy. He urged the Spanish government and Europe to take necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

Many citizens of African countries attempt to reach Europe via this route across the Atlantic Ocean. These dangerous journeys on small boats often result in accidents.

According to Walking Borders, 10,457 people died or went missing in 2024 while trying to cross the Atlantic to reach Spain. This means an average of 30 migrants per day lost their lives on this route.

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