The "Lampedusa" of the Atlantic: How the Canary Islands are dealing with the large number of migrants

Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024

Der Standard

Canary Islands manage migrant arrivals from West Africa, facing criticism over lack of transparency and rising numbers.

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The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago, are dealing with a large influx of migrants. Local residents criticize the lack of transparency, while the local government fears the situation will worsen by the end of the year. The arrival of migrants via small boats from West Africa is now a routine occurrence in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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