Shipwreck off Mauritania: 144 Dead or Missing, Nearly 400 Rescued
Diplomacy

Shipwreck off Mauritania: 144 Dead or Missing, Nearly 400 Rescued

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) announced that 144 people are dead or missing following a shipwreck off the coast of Mauritania. While nearly 400 were rescued, the sea route from West Africa to the Canary Islands is described as extremely dangerous for refugees and migrants attempting to reach Europe.

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