The Canary Islands route is seeing increased use once again. With five boats arriving in the space of a few days, concerns are growing about a rise in arrivals this winter.
Refugees & Migration to the Canary Islands
Migration is a major issue in the Canary Islands, not least because of their geographical location. The archipelago lies in the Atlantic Ocean, just a few hundred kilometres from the African continent. Time and again, people seeking help from Africa reach these islands – which form part of the EU – after making a perilous crossing. Below you will find the latest news on this topic.
Off the coast of El Hierro, the Canary Islands Coastguard brought 152 migrants ashore from a cayuco. One person did not survive the crossing.
The Spanish police are warning of further arrivals of migrants in the Canary Islands. Teneriffa News has the report. Here it is.
The police in Tenerife have arrested 19 people. The network is alleged to have sold documents to migrants for up to 12,000 euros.
In the Canary Islands, the number of migrant arrivals has fallen to 4,808. Ceuta and Melilla have seen a sharp increase. Migration patterns are changing.
The refugee situation in the Canary Islands
Due to their location, just a few hundred kilometres from the African continent, the Canary Islands are regularly faced with people seeking help. Here you will find the latest news on this topic.