Spain’s Canary Islands record highest daily migrant arrivals since 2020; 1,488 rescued
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Spain’s Canary Islands recorded their highest number of migrant arrivals in a single day since 2020 after 1,488 people were rescued from 14 boats on Saturday, as the Atlantic migration route from West Africa saw a fresh increase in crossings, EFE news agency reported, citing the maritime rescue service.The latest arrivals surpassed the previous daily record of 1,461 people rescued in waters near the archipelago on November 7, 2020, according to maritime rescue authorities.The increase follows a rise in arrivals from West African countries since October, placing additional pressure on reception and emergency services on some islands.
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