Authorities on El Hierro in Spain’s Canary Islands declared an emergency after a rise in arrivals by migrant boats, with the island seeking help from the Spanish government.
Al Jazeera reported that more than 3,300 people had arrived by boat since the start of November. Deutsche Welle also reported the emergency declaration amid increased arrivals.
Separately, Deutsche Welle reported that dozens of people were killed when a migrant boat sank near Kebemer, off northwestern Senegal.