Migrant boat sinks off Senegal coast
At least 39 people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized near the Loumpoul dunes.
A boat carrying migrants sank off northwestern Senegal on Saturday, killing at least 39 people. The pirogue-type flat-bottom boat capsized near the Loumpoul dunes between Dakar and Saint-Louis. This route to Spain's Canary Islands has seen thousands die in recent years.
Emergency services initially reported 21 bodies and one survivor, but the toll rose throughout Sunday. The Senegalese Press Agency (APS) and Action for Human Rights and Friendship (ADHA) confirmed 34 deaths. An interior ministry source stated the provisional toll would unfortunately rise further.
An indeterminate number of people remain missing following the incident. The search for survivors and more victims continued on Sunday. This tragedy highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting the Atlantic crossing.