Over 40 Pakistanis are feared dead after a boat capsized near West Africa's coast. Departing from Mauritania, they aimed to reach Europe. Pakistani President Zardari calls for stronger anti-trafficking measures.
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More than 40 Pakistanis are feared drowned after a migrant boat capsized off West Africa, highlighting the dangers of human trafficking.
A tragic capsizing off West Africa's coast led to the feared drowning of over 40 Pakistanis. Authorities emphasize tackling human trafficking, as families mourn the loss of loved ones. The incident highlights the perilous migration routes from Africa to Europe,
Moroccan authorities rescued 36 people from the boat that had left Mauritania on January 2 with 86 migrants, including 66 Pakistanis, on board.
The tragedy comes just a day after a similar incident near Morocco killed at least 50 people, including several Pakistanis.
This latest tragedy should serve as a wake-up call. It is time for governments to go beyond rhetoric and implement meaningful reforms that protect lives and offer real hope. Without a balanced approach of protecting lives and keeping borders safe, more lives will be lost and the cycle of desperation and death will continue.
Walking Borders CEO Helena Maleno said that of the 86 people, 36 migrants were rescued while 44 Pakistanis drowned in the sea. The migrant boat was stranded in the ocean for 13 days
A tragic incident involving migrants attempting to reach Spain from West Africa may have claimed the lives of up to 50 people, including 44 Pakistanis, according to the migrant rights group Walking Borders.
MORE than 40 Pakistanis are feared dead after a boat capsized off west Africa’s Atlantic coast, it was revealed today. The region has become a significant departure point for migrants aiming to reach Europe. President Asif Ali Zardari expressed grief over the deaths and stressed the need for strict measures to curb human trafficking.