Migrants face dangers crossing sea from Africa

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The UN refugee agency is very sad about recent events. Many people died or went missing near Mauritania last week.

A total of 144 people are dead or still missing. Rescuers saved 387 other people from the boats.

Mauritania's coast guard reported 122 people missing. Their boat from Gambia had no fuel for 25 days.

In another case, the coast guard saved 179 people. They left Senegal by boat on Saturday.

People from Africa want a better life in Europe. This sea route to the Canary Islands is very dangerous.

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What happened near Mauritania last week?

Many people died or went missing.

How many people are dead or missing?

A total of 144 people are dead or still missing.

Why was the boat from Gambia in trouble?

The boat had no fuel for 25 days.

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