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Morocco navy rescues more than 400 Europe-bound migrants |
2021-08-25 |
[AlAhram]... The Moroccan navy has rescued more than 400 The 438 MAP also reported that Moroccan authorities on Sunday intercepted 58 Also from sub-Saharan Africa, these Earlier this month, a merchant ship rescued 33 Migrant arrivals on the Spanish archipelago have surged since late 2019 when increased patrols in the Mediterranean dramatically reduced crossings there. At its shortest, the sea crossing from the Moroccan coast is around 100 kilometres (65 miles), but strong currents make it very dangerous. The vessels used are often overcrowded and in poor condition, adding to the risks. In the first six months of this year, a total of 2,087 |
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