At least 144 migrants and refugees are dead or missing off Mauritania's coast after dangerous sea journeys to Europe, UNHCR reported. This includes 143 deaths on one boat from Gambia that drifted for 25 days, with 387 survivors across three rescue operations between July 14-18.
At least 144 refugees and migrants are dead or missing after multiple maritime incidents off Mauritania's coast, part of the dangerous Atlantic migration route to Europe. UNHCR reported 387 people rescued, with one vessel losing 143 lives after drifting for 25 days.
聯合國表示，上週茅利塔尼亞外海發生悲劇性海上事故，據報有144名難民和移民死亡或失蹤。其中一艘自甘比亞出發的船隻，在海上漂流25天後獲救，船上143人據報死傷失蹤，另有一起事件通報1人喪命。
Mauritania's Richat Structure, the 'Eye of Africa,' is drawing tourists again after security concerns deterred visitors. The government is promoting the destination, with numbers rising, offering income to locals like Fatima Cheikh Mohammad Bouya.
Pro-junta activists protested at the Mauritanian embassy in Bamako, demanding the military junta led by General Assimi Goïta remain in power. The protest was a response to attacks on supply routes by the JNIM group, and activists called on Mauritania to cooperate with Mali and other Sahel countries to combat terrorism.
Mauritania is countering violent extremism by deploying trained female Islamic spiritual guides, "mourchidates," who engage detainees and youth in dialogue, challenging radical narratives and fostering social cohesion, a model distinct from militaristic approaches.
