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8,000 arrivals push El Hierro in the Canary Islands into emergency as passengers report a week at sea
The island council called for more staff, faster transfers and stronger reception facilities as local services strained under the surge, officials said.
El Hierro’s 12,000 residents face growing pressure on local services after more than 8,000 arrivals in five weeks. Passengers on boats carrying more than 100…
The most difficult situation is that of El Jerro, which has a population of about 12,000, and the local authorities have sought the assistance of the Central Government of Spain, as the resources available are insufficient to accommodate and provide for the arrival of migrants.