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Migrant boat sinking off Senegal kills 39

At least 39 people died when a migrant boat capsized off Senegal's northwest coast. Footage showed wreckage washed ashore. Rescuers continue the search. It is one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years.

Why it matters

It shows the continuing risk on Atlantic routes toward Europe.

Background

Boats leave West Africa for Spain's Canary Islands.

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