Canary Islands, Spain and migrants

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 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: 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.
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,
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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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 ...
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 ...
EU focus on irregular migration in Mediterranean ignores Canary Islands, claims president
Fernando Clavijo met Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner in Strasbourg. “When you close one door, migrants exit from ...
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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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A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says
Migrants often travel more than 1,000 miles by sea to reach the Canary Islands. Senegal and Mauritania are two of the most common launching points for migrants, who come from a number of ...
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Atlantic Tragedy: 44 Pakistanis die in search of better future
According to the migrant rights group Walking Borders, a sad occurrence involving migrants seeking to reach Spain from West ...
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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.
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 ...