MADRID: Spain's maritime rescue carrier says it has saved 56 migrants looking to make the perilous crossing of the Mediterranean Sea from Africa to European shores.
The carrier says two boats were intercepted by means of its seek craft Saturday morning. One boat was sporting 23 men within the Strait of Gibraltar. A second boat with 33 men of sub-Saharan foundation was positioned east of the Strait close to Alboran Island.
Europe's border watchdog mentioned Friday that 22,880 migrants had arrived in Spain last yr by means of sea, up from 10,231 in 2016. It additionally warned it expects the number of migrants the usage of the western Mediterranean path to Europe to extend this yr.
The International Organization for Migration says 2,583 migrants entered Europe by means of sea this yr through Wednesday, and 199 others died en course.
The carrier says two boats were intercepted by means of its seek craft Saturday morning. One boat was sporting 23 men within the Strait of Gibraltar. A second boat with 33 men of sub-Saharan foundation was positioned east of the Strait close to Alboran Island.
Europe's border watchdog mentioned Friday that 22,880 migrants had arrived in Spain last yr by means of sea, up from 10,231 in 2016. It additionally warned it expects the number of migrants the usage of the western Mediterranean path to Europe to extend this yr.
The International Organization for Migration says 2,583 migrants entered Europe by means of sea this yr through Wednesday, and 199 others died en course.
Spain rescues 56 migrants
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