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[INTERNATIONAL] · Morocco, Senegal, Gambia · 5 sources

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Part of situation: Senegalese and Gambian irregular migration via Atlantic (2 clusters)

190 Senegalese migrants arrive in Morocco via three pirogues

irregular migration Senegalese migrants Dakhla pirogues Atlantic migration route

A total of 190 Senegalese migrants arrived in Dakhla, Morocco, via three pirogues between October 2 and October 4. The group includes approximately 60 minors and one woman.

According to testimonies from the rescued migrants, the vessels departed from Saint-Louis, Senegal, and the Gambia. The passengers were attempting to reach Spain by sea.

Authorities report a recent increase in irregular migration attempts from both Senegalese and Gambian coasts during August and September. Currently, at least 300 Senegalese migrants are staying in reception centers in Bir-Guindouz and Al Argoub. Additionally, several failed migration attempts along the Moroccan coast have led to the arrest of about 30 organizers and ship captains, including some Senegalese nationals.

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Dakhla · Gambia · Morocco · Senegal · Spain

Sources

Émigration irrégulière : plus de 300 Sénégalais pris en charge dans des centres d’accueil au Maroc - Saint-louis info [saintlouis-info.com]
Cap sur l’Espagne : plus de 300 Sénégalais bloqués dans des centres au Maroc [www.pulse.sn]
Maroc : plus de 300 Sénégalais candidats à l’émigration irrégulière dans des centres d’accueil [sunuker.com]
Emigration : 190 migrants sénégalais à bord de trois pirogues sont arrivés au Maroc entre vendredi et dimanche [senegal7.com]
190 migrants sénégalais à bord de trois pirogues sont arrivés au Maroc entre vendredi et dimanche [aps.sn]