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How did over 2,000 migrants reach the Canaries in just 48 hours?

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A Spanish government report confirmed nearly 2,200 migrants reached the Canary Islands via boat in a single weekend, utilizing the Atlantic route between West Africa and the islands. This event occurred during a period when the journey is typically dangerous, involving ill-equipped vessels and overcrowding. The incident highlights the scale of migration attempts on this specific transatlantic corridor.

Key points

• Nearly 2,200 migrants arrived by boat to the Canary Islands in a single weekend.
• The Atlantic route between West Africa and the Canary Islands is one of the world's deadliest migration routes.

Context

The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic route between West Africa and the Canary Islands is one of the world's deadliest migration routes, and the journey is usually made with ill-equipped dinghies and overcrowded boats.

Limitations

Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Madrid, Sarah Morris. Coverage is limited to the specific weekend event and does not include data on prior migration attempts, reasons for departure, or long-term migration trends.

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