UN says 144 migrants and refugees reported dead or missing off Mauritania
The UN refugee agency said 144 people were reported dead or missing following 'tragic maritime incidents' off the coast of Mauritania last week. Two children rescued from one of the sinking boats had lost their entire families during the journey from Gambia.
The UN refugee agency said Tuesday that 144 people were reported dead or missing following 'tragic maritime incidents' off the coast of Mauritania last week.
Two children who were brought safely ashore from one of the sinking boats had lost their entire families during the journey from Gambia, the agency said. The incident underscores the scale of risk along the migration route stretching from West Africa toward Europe.
UN officials renewed calls for improved safety along regional maritime routes. Verification of rescue efforts and the final toll is expected to continue.
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