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Migrant boat sinks off coast of Gambia, at least 12 dead

First reported 2026-10-16 07:58 UTC · Updated 2026-10-16 08:43 UTC · 2 independent sources

The IOM says increased controls in traditional departure spots in Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal have pushed some migrants seeking to reach Europe further south, towards countries such as The Gambia.

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  1. 2026-10-16 07:58 UTCArab News · arabnews.com ↗
  2. 2026-10-16 08:43 UTCEuronews · euronews.com ↗

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