At least 17 Somali migrants have died in a boat accident in the waters between Algeria and Spain. This was reported by the Associated Press, citing Somalia's ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, writes UNN.
Details
According to him, among the dead are 12 men and five women who drowned after the vessel capsized while attempting to reach Europe.
I was contacted by parents who were looking for their children and wanted to know their whereabouts
— the diplomat noted.
Details of the tragedy
The incident occurred off the coast approximately 100 km west of the Algerian capital. After receiving the information, the ambassador visited the city of Bou-Ismail, where he examined the bodies of the deceased in local hospitals.
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Algerian authorities have not yet provided full data on the circumstances of the accident, including the number of people on board or the reasons for the boat's capsizing.
Dangerous route
The route between North Africa and Spain remains one of the most dangerous for migrants trying to reach Europe. Such journeys are often made on overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels.
Somalis are increasingly choosing this path due to instability in the country, economic difficulties, and prolonged drought.
Tragedies on this route occur regularly, claiming thousands of lives every year.
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