A failed crossing from Mauritania's coast toward Spain's Canary Islands in which 44 Pakistanis perished earlier this year has cast a spotlight on how globalized and sophisticated smuggling ...

The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 migrants in a crackdown on dangerous Atlantic crossings. As a popular but perilous route ...

DAKAR, Senegal — The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the western part of the country, authorities said Wednesday, as the Atlantic Ocean crossing continues to be the most ...

Pakistan said that the boat, carrying 80 passengers including some Pakistanis, had set off from Mauritania on their way to the Canary Islands. Accessibility links. Skip to main content; ...

The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the west of the country, authorities announced Wednesday, as the ...

Pakistan, May 29 -- In a heartbreaking incident near Spain's Canary Islands, seven people, including four women and three young girls, lost their lives when a migrant boat capsized just metres ...

From 2024, a growing number of Asian nationals, most prominently from Pakistan, have also embarked on the Canary Islands route from Mauritania (and to a lesser degree Senegal).

Canary Islands government says it needs more help More than 5,600 unaccompanied minors remain on the archipelago Arrivals from Pakistan suggest new Asia route is developing ...

Spain Seven migrants drown as boat capsizes at Spain's Canary Islands dock Overcrowded vessel with over 100 people tipped during rescue operation, two children hospitalized in serious condition ...

From Pakistan to Spain via the Canaries, smugglers are using longer, more dangerous migration routes A failed crossing from Mauritania’s coast toward Spain’s Canary Islands in which 44 ...