At least 143 refugees and migrants have been confirmed dead or remain missing after a boat attempting to reach Europe drifted for 25 days off the coast of Mauritania, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The vessel departed from Bafuloto in The Gambia carrying about 160 people. It was rescued on July 18 after weeks at sea and arrived at the Mauritanian port of Nouadhibou with only 38 survivors and several bodies on board.
UNHCR spokesperson Matt Saltmarsh said two children survived the ordeal but lost all of their family members during the journey. They are currently receiving medical treatment in hospital.
Mauritania's coastguard reported that the boat became stranded after running out of fuel, leaving more than 120 people unaccounted for. Another migrant also died aboard a separate vessel that reached Mauritania on July 14.
The UNHCR described the Atlantic migration route to Spain's Canary Islands as one of the world's deadliest, citing overcrowded boats, long distances, and dangerous sea conditions. The agency called for greater investment in education, employment, and safe migration pathways to reduce the risks faced by people seeking a better life.
Mauritania remains a key departure point for migrants heading to Europe, despite intensified border controls and migration crackdowns supported by the European Union. These measures have pushed many migrants to take longer and more dangerous sea routes.
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