Canary Islands, Spain and migrants

Spain says over 550 migrants reach its Canary Islands in past two days
It says it continue to experience the arrival of large numbers of migrants on the archipelago.
Spain says over 550 migrants reached its Canary Islands in 2 days
Spain’s marine rescue service on Thursday said that more than 550 migrants have reached its Canary Islands in boats over the past two days
Over 550 Migrants Reach Canary Islands in 2 Days
Over the past two days, over 550 migrants have landed on Spain's Canary Islands via sea, with Spanish maritime rescue services confirming the grim discovery of at least one deceased person onboard. The Canary Islands,
Canary Islands tragedy as 50 people die in migrant boat off holiday hotspot
“Fifty people have died on a boat headed for the Canary Islands, 44 of whom were Pakistani,” CEO of Caminando Fronteras / Walking Borders Helena Maleno, wrote on X. “They spent 13 agonising days at sea without rescuers reaching them.”
Canary Islands: A Perilous Crossing for Migrants
Spain's Canary Islands have seen a surge in migrant arrivals from West Africa. Many undertake the perilous journey in hopes of reaching Europe, often resulting in tragic loss of life. The route has seen increases in attempts despite overall declines in irregular crossings into the EU.
Irregular migration to Europe is down — except on Spain’s Canary Islands
In 2024, an average of nearly two migrant boats reached the Canary Islands each day. 692 boats in all carried more than 46,000 people that year, mostly from Mauritania, Senegal and Morocco. The majority arrive to the tiny,
A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says
The number beats the previous record, set in 2023, as a recent report also points at a peak in the number of deaths recorded in the dangerous Atlantic migration route.
Record number of migrants, refugees reached Canary Islands by sea in 2024
Spain received 63,970 people who arrived through irregular routes last year, including 46,843 in the Canary Islands.
Spain: A third canoe brings the number of migrants arriving in the Canary Islands on Wednesday to 173, one dead
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Fifty people die during crossing to Canary Islands, says Spanish charity
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Dozens of migrants may have drowned in attempt to cross to Spain, NGO says
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Tragedy Off West Africa: Migrants' Dreams Dashed
Over 40 Pakistanis are feared dead after a boat capsized near West Africa's coast. Departing from Mauritania, they aimed to ...