Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is calling a meeting to address the immigration crisis in the Canary Islands, where over 5,500 migrants have arrived in a week. Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo has requested more resources and coordination to manage the situation, which has been described as a 'migration emergency.' The meeting will involve officials from the Interministerial Commission on Immigration as the islands face significant challenges from illegal immigration, including recent fatalities during dangerous crossings from West Africa.
Key facts
- Over 5,500 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands in the past week.
- Approximately 8,000 migrants have entered the islands illegally in the last five weeks.
- At least 39 victims were found dead in a recent shipwreck off Senegal.
- The meeting will include officials from the Interministerial Commission on Immigration.
- The Canary Islands are experiencing a 'migration emergency' according to local officials.
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