The United Nations refugee agency reported on Tuesday that 144 migrants and refugees are dead or missing following maritime incidents off the coast of Mauritania last week. The individuals were attempting to reach Europe when their vessels encountered distress at sea.
Among those involved in the tragedy were two children who were rescued and brought safely to shore. According to reports, both children lost their entire families during the journey, which originated in Gambia. These incidents highlight the ongoing dangers faced by those attempting to traverse the Atlantic route to reach European territory.
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