At least 17 Somali Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes Off Algeria
A group of African migrants, including 12 men and five women, died in a shipwreck while attempting to reach Europe from North Africa.
MOGADISHU: A boat capsized in waters between Algeria and Spain, resulting in the death of at least 17 Somali migrants.
Somalia’s ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, confirmed this information on Thursday.
He was contacted by distressed parents searching for their missing relatives and then reached out to the Algerian Foreign Ministry, which provided details about the incident.
The victims were part of a group attempting the perilous journey to Europe, known for its dangers and risks for migrants.
The ambassador visited two hospitals in the coastal province, located approximately 100 kilometers west of Algiers, where he identified the bodies of the deceased.
Shipwrecks are common along these routes due to overcrowding and the use of unseaworthy vessels.
This tragedy highlights the ongoing struggles faced by Somali migrants, who often leave their home country due to conflict, economic instability, and environmental challenges.
As of now, Algerian authorities have not released comprehensive information regarding the total number of passengers or the circumstances leading to the capsizing of the boat.
Somalia’s ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, confirmed this information on Thursday.
He was contacted by distressed parents searching for their missing relatives and then reached out to the Algerian Foreign Ministry, which provided details about the incident.
The victims were part of a group attempting the perilous journey to Europe, known for its dangers and risks for migrants.
The ambassador visited two hospitals in the coastal province, located approximately 100 kilometers west of Algiers, where he identified the bodies of the deceased.
Shipwrecks are common along these routes due to overcrowding and the use of unseaworthy vessels.
This tragedy highlights the ongoing struggles faced by Somali migrants, who often leave their home country due to conflict, economic instability, and environmental challenges.
As of now, Algerian authorities have not released comprehensive information regarding the total number of passengers or the circumstances leading to the capsizing of the boat.
