Gambia: At Least 7 Dead in Migrant Boat Capsizing

At least seven migrants have died, and many are missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Gambia. The vessel, believed to be carrying over 200 migrants, overturned near Jinack.

According to the Gambian Ministry of Defense, 96 people were rescued and are receiving medical care, with six in serious condition. Authorities are working to identify the nationalities of the victims.

The navy launched a search and rescue operation after a distress signal. The Gambian government expressed condolences to the families of the victims and reiterated its commitment to combating irregular migration.

Many migrants from West Africa attempt to reach Europe via the Atlantic sea route, often in overloaded and unsafe vessels.