This unfortunate plight adds to the backdrop of Mali's ongoing turmoil, characterized by years of jihadist violence and political instability marked by military coups in 2020 and 2021. Although the junta pledged to conduct elections to usher in a return to civilian governance by March 2024, these promises remain unfulfilled, leaving the nation trapped in conflict and unemployment.
The dire economic conditions and climate change effects have driven many to embark on risky migration journeys toward Europe. Notably, the Atlantic crossing from Africa to Spain has emerged as one of the most treacherous routes globally. According to the Spanish rights group Caminando Fronteras, over 10,000 people have perished while attempting this journey this year alone, equating to an alarming average of 30 deaths daily.
With only 8 nautical miles separating Morocco from the Spanish mainland, the perilous nature of this migration continues to capture global attention as countless lives are lost in pursuit of a better future.
The dire economic conditions and climate change effects have driven many to embark on risky migration journeys toward Europe. Notably, the Atlantic crossing from Africa to Spain has emerged as one of the most treacherous routes globally. According to the Spanish rights group Caminando Fronteras, over 10,000 people have perished while attempting this journey this year alone, equating to an alarming average of 30 deaths daily.
With only 8 nautical miles separating Morocco from the Spanish mainland, the perilous nature of this migration continues to capture global attention as countless lives are lost in pursuit of a better future.
