Senegal: Army Intercepts 201 Migrants Leaving for Spain in the Sine Saloum Delta

Senegalese navy has intercepted 201 migrants from West Africa

Senegal Intercepts 201 Migrants Amid Surge in Deadly Atlantic Crossings - teleSUR English

The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 migrants this week in a sweeping operation across the Fatick region, highlighting the resurgence of the Atlantic Ocean route as one of the world’s deadliest paths to Europe. The operation, conducted by marines based in Foundiougne, stopped 69 individuals on land and 132 aboard a wooden pirogue navigating the Saloum Delta, a growing launch point for migrant boats bound for Spain’s Canary Islands. #MONDE/ Sénég…

Senegal's navy intercepts 201 migrants on Atlantic route to Europe

While there is no accurate death toll for the Atlantic route because of the lack of information on departures from West Africa, but a Spanish migrant rights group estimates thousands have died this year alone.

Nearly 200 migrants intercepted off the coast of Senegal

The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the west of the country, authorities announced Wednesday, as the Atlantic Ocean crossing remains the most popular - and deadliest - migration route from Africa to Europe.

Illegal Migration: Senegalese Navy Intercepts 201 Migrants On Treacherous Atlantic Route To Europe

By Ebi Kesiena Senegal’s Navy has intercepted 201 West African migrants attempting the perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe, highlighting the ongoing danger and desperation fuelling irregular migration through one of the world’s deadliest routes. According to a statement released by the Senegalese Army, the interception took place on Thursday evening in the Saloum Delta, a growing departure point for migrants along the country’s …