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.
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,
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
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,
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
Total of 10,547 migrants died trying to reach Spain by boat last year, according to monitoring group Caminando Fronteras ...
Around 50 Pakistanis die as boat carrying 86 sink in Atlantic, vessel left Mauritania on Jan 2
Walking Borders CEO Helena Maleno said that of the 86 people, 36 migrants were rescued while 44 Pakistanis drowned in the sea ...
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Dozens of migrants may have drowned in attempt to cross to Spain, NGO says
A record 10,457 migrants, or 30 people a day, died trying to reach Spain in 2024, most while attempting to cross the Atlantic ...
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Pakistani authorities crackdown on nationals deported from different countries
The immigration authorities in Pakistan on Wednesday launched a crackdown on its nationals deported from different countries ...
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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 ...
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More than 40 Pakistani migrants feared drowned off African coast
Pakistan said that the boat, carrying 80 passengers including some Pakistanis, had set off from Mauritania on their way to the Canary Islands. ISLAMABAD — More than 40 Pakistanis were feared to ...
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More than 40 Pakistanis feared drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off African coast
The islands are roughly 65 miles ... The majority last year departed from Mauritania, which is at least 473 miles (762 kilometers) from the closest Canary Island, El Hierro.
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Pakistan to Peril: 44 among 50 lost in migration tragedy in Atlantic
primarily via the Atlantic route from West African nations such as Mauritania and Senegal. The Canary Islands, a popular destination for many migrants, have become a crucial stop along this ...