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Tragedy at Sea: Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Gambia's Coast

Published on: Thursday 01 January 2026

Tragedy at Sea: Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Gambia's Coast A tragic incident occurred when a boat carrying over 200 migrants capsized off Gambia's coast, with seven bodies recovered and 96 individuals rescued. The incident highlights the perilous Atlantic migration route to the Canary Islands, a path that saw over 46,000 irregular arrivals in 2024.


News source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/3747225-tragedy-at-sea-migrant-boat-capsizes-off-gambias-coast

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