Shipwreck Off Senegal Kills Dozens as Canaries Declare Migrant Emergency

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A shipwreck off Senegal has killed dozens of migrants attempting to reach Europe, while the Canary Islands have declared a migrant emergency. Although arrivals to Europe have fallen overall, deadly crossings continue to strain local authorities and fuel political debate.

Migrant arrivals to Europe are down overall but still claiming scores of victims, overwhelming local officials and dominating political debate.