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At least 21 people died after a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast near Kebemer, a town about 180 km north of Dakar, Senegal. As of Saturday evening, authorities had rescued one survivor and recovered 21 bodies; search operations continued for possible additional survivors. The interior ministry reported that the incident involved individuals attempting irregular migration to Spain's Canary Islands.

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On November 7, 2026, a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Kébémer in northwestern Senegal, resulting in at least 21 deaths. The Senegalese Interior Ministry reported that one person was rescued and search and rescue operations are ongoing. The ministry emphasized its commitment to combating human smuggling networks and working with neighboring countries to address migration issues. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) noted that the Atlantic Route remains a critical pathway for West African migrants traveling to Europe, despite increased controls in traditional departure spots like Senegal, Morocco, and Mauritania.

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At least 21 dead after migrant boat sinks off Senegal coast, government says asserted

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At least 21 people have died after a boat carrying migrants sank off the Senegalese coast, the interior ministry said on Sunday. asserted

ministry → die → Sunday

Authorities had rescued one survivor and found 21 bodies as of Saturday evening, the ministry said in a statement on X • asserted

ministry → rescue → X

The accident occurred off Kebemer, a town about 180 km north of Dakar • asserted

accident → occur → Dakar

Search and rescue operations were continuing as authorities looked for possible additional survivors • asserted

authorities → continue → survivors

The boat was carrying people seeking to migrate irregularly, the statement said. asserted

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It did not say how many were on board • asserted

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Thousands of people have died in recent years attempting to reach Spain's Canary Islands from West Africa, including 635 in the first five months of this year, according to migrant rights group Walking Borders REUTERS uncertain

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At least 21 dead after migrant boat sinks off Senegal coast, government says

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