The Moroccan navy has confirmed the rescue of 141 African migrants

The operation to rescue the migrants took place yesterday Sunday 274 kilometers Southwest of the city of Dakhla-West of the Sahara Desert. According to the leadership of the Moroccan navy, the migrants left the coast of Mauritania on the 10th of February. Last year, the Canary Islands received nearly 32,000 migrants, the highest number ever recorded since 2006.

In January, authorities in Spain reported continuing to register large numbers of migrants arriving in the islands, with the majority of migrant boats originating in Mauritania. A large number of migrants have been reported drowning trying to cross to Europe from Africa using dangerous routes including wooden boats. Most of the immigrants say they want to go to Europe to find a better life due to the difficulty of life and few job opportunities in some African countries.