About 80 people have been confirmed dead after a migrant boat got into difficulty off Gran Canaria, Spain’s Maritime Rescue Organisation said. The incident highlights the dangers of the Atlantic route from West Africa to the Canary Islands, one of the world’s deadliest migration corridors. Rescue crews operated in the area, although details about the boat’s passengers, its departure point and the circumstances surrounding the disaster remained limited. The tragedy is expected to renew pressure for routes and European responses.
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