
At least twenty-one people died in the sinking of a migrant canoe off the coast of Lompoul, in the north-west of Senegal, according to a provisional report communicated on Saturday November 7 by the authorities.
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Senegal is a frequent departure point for migrants seeking to reach Europe by sea.
At least twenty-one people died in the sinking of a migrant canoe off the coast of Lompoul, in the north-west of Senegal, the country's authorities reported on Saturday November 7.
“The provisional report shows (...) one survivor,” added the Senegalese Ministry of the Interior in a press release, which did not specify the day of the tragedy.
“The relevant State services are mobilized to continue the search, provide assistance to any survivors and support the families.”
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