Algeria and Mauritania Intercept over 500 Migrants at Sea

Algeria, Mauritania intercept hundreds of migrants bound for Europe

Algeria says it thwarted attempts by 223 migrants to cross the Mediterranean, while Mauritania rescued 315 others aboard a boat off its coast

Algeria and Mauritania intercept over 500 migrants at sea

Algerian and Mauritanian authorities have intercepted or rescued more than 500 irregular migrants attempting to cross treacherous Atlantic and Mediterranean waters toward Europe. Algeria’s Defense Ministry confirmed Wednesday that its coast guard thwarted 223 migrants traveling on traditional boats along its northern coastline between Aug. 12 and Aug. 18. Military forces also arrested 211 additional migrants inland, as Algerian Interior Minister…