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Migrant boat capsize kills seven in Spain’s Canary Islands

Migrant boat capsize kills seven in Spain’s Canary Islands

  • Rescuers supported by a helicopter were working to save people in the port of La Restinga on the island of El Hierro
  • Red Cross spokesman Alexis Ramos told RTVE there could be “more than 100 people” on the boat
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Spain says over 550 migrants reached its Canary Islands in 2 days

Spain says over 550 migrants reached its Canary Islands in 2 days

By AP ·
Dozens of migrants may have drowned in attempt to cross to Spain, NGO says

Dozens of migrants may have drowned in attempt to cross to Spain, NGO says

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Baby born on migrant vessel in Atlantic: Spanish rescuers

By AFP ·
Spain’s Canary Islands break migrant record in 2024

Spain’s Canary Islands break migrant record in 2024

By AFP ·
Over 230 migrants rescued from boat off Spain’s Canary Islands

Over 230 migrants rescued from boat off Spain’s Canary Islands

By Reuters ·
Two more migrant boats reach Canary Islands after deadly sinking

Two more migrant boats reach Canary Islands after deadly sinking

By Reuters ·
9 dead, 48 missing in migrant boat shipwreck off Spanish island

9 dead, 48 missing in migrant boat shipwreck off Spanish island

By AFP ·
Morocco stops 45,000 migrants from crossing to Europe in 2024

Morocco stops 45,000 migrants from crossing to Europe in 2024

By Reuters ·
Canary Islands migrant arrivals soar as Spain PM eyes West Africa trip

Canary Islands migrant arrivals soar as Spain PM eyes West Africa trip

By AFP ·
Cruise ship rescues 68 migrants heading for Spain’s Canaries, five dead

Cruise ship rescues 68 migrants heading for Spain’s Canaries, five dead

By Reuters ·
Seven feared dead on migrant boat off Spain’s Canary Islands

Seven feared dead on migrant boat off Spain’s Canary Islands

By Reuters ·

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