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August 17, 2023

60 Asylum Seekers Feared Dead Near Cape Verde
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More than 60 asylum seekers are feared dead after a boat carrying
migrants was found drifting near Cape Verde off the coast of West
Africa. The boat left Senegal over a month ago with 101 people on board.
Most of the passengers were from the same Senegalese fishing village.
Officials believe the boat may have been headed to the Canary Islands,
which is part of Spain. According to the Spanish group Walking Borders,
at least 778 migrants have died this year attempting to reach the Canary
Islands.


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