At least 56 migrants die in weekend shipwrecks off Senegal and Greece
What was announced
At least 56 people died in a series of shipwrecks off Senegal and Greece over the weekend, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday, calling it a stark reminder of the deadly risks they face on the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
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- Original: https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/11/1168769
- Published 2026-11-09 12:00:00 UTC
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