22 migrants die in boat sinking off Madagascar

April 8, 2021

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22 migrants die in boat sinking off Madagascar

A tragic boat sinking off the coast of Madagascar has resulted in the deaths of 22 migrants, according to authorities. The incident occurred when a boat carrying migrants attempting to reach the French overseas territory of Mayotte capsized in rough waters. Local authorities have confirmed the deaths and are continuing search and rescue operations to find possible survivors.

The boat was reportedly overcrowded, a common occurrence in migrant journeys across dangerous waters. Migrants often risk their lives in unseaworthy vessels in search of better opportunities, but these journeys frequently end in tragedy. Madagascar’s maritime officials and the local coast guard were deployed to the scene to assist with the recovery efforts, though the chances of finding more survivors are diminishing as time passes.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of people who were on board, but survivors have indicated that there could have been more than 30 passengers. The search operation is ongoing, but the rough sea conditions are complicating efforts.

This incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region, as many migrants, driven by poverty and conflict, take perilous sea routes in hopes of a better life.

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