Sad find: Eleven corpses discovered on boat in front of Canouan!

Sad find: Eleven corpses discovered on boat in front of Canouan!

A boat with eleven bodies was discovered in front of the Caribbean island of Canouan, which again indicates the dangerous escape routes of migrants from Africa. The corpses were found on Monday on Little Bay on the beach. They are in an advanced state of decay, and some of the bodies are incomplete. The identity of the people has so far remained unknown, but travel passes from Mali have been found on the boat, which indicates their origin. The boat, which probably covered a distance of 6000 kilometers, is about 14 meters long and almost 4 meters wide. According to the spokeswoman for the UN refugee work, migrants could possibly want to reach the Canary Islands, which are the popular goal for many who flee from West Africa.

Mali, an inland state in West Africa, is affected by a persistent crisis that came about through a military coup almost four years ago and the subsequent termination of the UN stabilization mission Minusma. At the end of 2023, under pressure from the military government, every political party in the country was banned. With a population of around 23 million people, almost half live in extreme poverty. These economic challenges and political instability are driving many painters to migration.

migration background and causes of escape

The migration flows from Mali are complex. According to reports, 25.3% of households live with relatives who live abroad. Male emigrants mostly tend to Europe, with France being the main goal, followed by Spain and Italy. In 2022, a significant number of 52,680 refugees and 816 asylum seekers was counted in Mali, with most of the conflicts in neighboring countries such as Burkina Faso and Niger. In addition, the country recorded at least 440,436 internal displacements that are due to persistent conflicts and environmental problems.

The issue of international transfers plays an important role in the Malic economy, since remittances of painting living abroad make a significant contribution. The economic situation in Mali has further intensified due to the Covid 19 pandemy 2020, which significantly influenced mobility and migration.

The situation in West Africa

West Africa is not only affected by political and economic instabilities, but also fights with the challenges that the Covid 19 pandemic has brought with it. By mid -2020, over 7.64 million international migrants lived in the region, with only a small part traveling to North America. More than two thirds of them remain in other West African countries.

Migration from Mali is not only a personal decision of many citizens, but also a necessity in view of the economic and social conditions that have been tightened over decades. The global refugee crisis shows itself in such tragic discoveries as on the Caribbean island of Canouan and illustrates the urgency of international help and preventive measures.