Migrants from Senegal Risk Journey to Europe
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A boat with migrants had trouble in Dakar. It happened on Tuesday morning in Senegal's capital. The boat was going to Europe, but it stopped in Dakar.
The migrants wanted to go to Spain's Canary Islands. This is a common path since the year 2020. The islands are about 1,500 kilometers from Senegal.
In 2024, about 47,000 people got to the Canary Islands. This is more than the 40,000 in 2023. They often use big, open boats for the ocean trip.
The local mayor said they found a boat with migrants. The people wanted to leave for Europe. Police said the boat's captain left in the morning.
The boat had people from Senegal, Mali, and Gambia. Fishermen helped them with an engine. Crossing the ocean is very dangerous and many people die.
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Where did the boat with migrants have trouble?
The boat had trouble in Dakar, Senegal.
What did the migrants want to reach?
The migrants wanted to reach Spain's Canary Islands.
What did the local mayor say about the boat?
The local mayor said they found a boat with migrants who wanted to leave for Europe.
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