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Tragedy Strikes: Nearly 70 Migrants Die in Boat Capsizing Off Morocco

A boat carrying migrants from West Africa capsized, resulting in the deaths of 69 individuals, including 25 Malians, as they attempted to reach Spain.

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Updated: Dec 27th, 2024, 11:52 AM ET

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A migrant boat headed for Spain sank off the coast of Morocco on December 19, leading to the deaths of nearly 70 individuals, predominantly Malians. Of the 80 on board, only 11 survived. The incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants from West Africa, who often embark on perilous journeys in search of better opportunities amid ongoing violence and instability in their home countries. Mali has seen a spike in out-migration due to jihadist violence and economic hardship, with many young men seeking work abroad. This tragedy underscores the dire circumstances driving migration in the region.

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