At Least 34 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Senegal Coast

At least 34 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Senegal, according to local media reports. Only one person has been rescued so far, while the number of people still missing remains unknown.

The wooden boat reportedly sank between Senegal’s capital, Dakar, and the northern city of Saint-Louis. It was heading towards Spain’s Canary Islands when the tragedy occurred.

Rescue operations are underway, and the bodies recovered so far are believed to belong to Senegalese nationals.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed condolences to the families of the victims and urged people not to risk their lives by attempting dangerous sea crossings to Europe. He also pledged to intensify efforts against human trafficking and illegal migration networks.