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44 Pakistanis Among 50 Feared Dead in Tragic Boat Disaster En-route to Spain

The boat left for Spain on January 2

A boat carrying 86 migrants, including 66 Pakistanis, capsized while attempting to reach Spain. Moroccan authorities managed to rescue 36 individuals from the incident.

According to the migrant rights group Walking Borders, a tragic incident involved migrants attempting to reach Spain from West Africa.

The rights group stated on Thursday that the boat, which departed Mauritania on January 2, carried 86 migrants, including 66 Pakistanis. Moroccan authorities rescued 36 individuals from the vessel on Wednesday.

These migrants were part of a broader effort to undertake the perilous journey across the Atlantic to the Canary Islands.

Walking Borders, based in Madrid and Navarra, disclosed that the boat had been missing for several days before an alarm was raised. Six days earlier, the group had alerted authorities in all concerned countries about the disappearance.

Helena Maleno, CEO of Walking Borders, shared on social media that 44 of the victims were from Pakistan, describing the ordeal as a 13-day journey of suffering and anguish with no rescue assistance.

Citing the Walking Borders’ post on X, the Canary Islands’ regional leader Fernando Clavijo expressed his sorrow for the victims and urged Spain and Europe to act to prevent further tragedies.

“The Atlantic cannot continue to be the graveyard of Africa,” Clavijo said on X. “They cannot continue to turn their backs on this humanitarian drama.”

This tragedy is part of a larger pattern of perilous journeys undertaken by migrants seeking better opportunities in Europe. Many of these individuals are fleeing dire conditions in their home countries, and the risks associated with such voyages are significant.

 

Saman Siddiqui

I am a freelance journalist with a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and an MS in Peace and Conflict Studies. Since 2006, I have been involved in various capacities within the electronic media industry. At OyeYeah, I cover diverse genres ranging from journalism and fiction to fashion, including reviews and fact-finding reports.

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