142 Migrants Detained in Senegal; State of Emergency Declared in Canary Islands

Senegalese authorities detained 142 migrants on Friday who were attempting to reach Spain. Meanwhile, officials in the El Hierro island of the Canary Islands have declared a state of emergency due to a surge in migrant arrivals. According to reports, more than 3,300 people have arrived on the island this month alone on approximately 30 boats. The Atlantic migration route remains extremely dangerous, with thousands having lost their lives in recent years. While arrivals peaked at 46,000 in 2024, the numbers had previously declined due to increased surveillance and cooperation with African nations.