More than 140 dead, missing on refugee boat stranded off Mauritania The recent rescue of a migrant boat off the coast of Mauritania has exposed the devastating consequences of Europe's migration policies.
The vessel, which had been adrift for 25 days, was carrying over 140 dead or missing passengers when it was finally rescued.
According to the UNHCR, the route to the Canary Islands is one of the most treacherous migration paths globally. Long distances and unseaworthy boats contribute to an alarming number of fatalities.