39 Dead as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Senegal Coast
Summary
A migrant boat capsized off the coast of Senegal, leaving at least 39 dead and many others missing. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye vowed strict action against human trafficking networks behind the dangerous journeys to Spain.
Key Points
- At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Senegal.
- Only one passenger was rescued alive, while many others remain missing.
- The boat was traveling from Saint-Louis in northern Senegal toward Spain when it capsized near Kebemer.
- President Bassirou Diomaye Faye pledged tough action against human trafficking networks encouraging the risky route.
