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25 Malians, 45 others missing after boat sank
Twenty five Malians and 45 other migrants are reportedly missing after their boat sank off Morocco.
This was disclosed in a post by a researcher who goes by the name Jihed on X, formerly twitter.
The post reads: “Tragedy off #Morocco: 70 missing, including 25 young #Malians,after a #migrant boat sank on Dec 19.
The Malian government confirms the loss, stating the boat carried 80 migrants, with only 11 survivors (9 Malians). A devastating consequence of the EU border regime.”
Prior to the incident off Morocco, Jihed had earlier announced “Another invisible #shipwreck.”
He said: “The #Libyan Red Crescent’s #Tripoli team retrieved a body from the shores of Gargaresh. People continue to die due to #Fortress Europe and border violence. Despite limited resources, the Red Crescent strives to bring dignity to the lost.”