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2026-10-16 · Euronews

At least 12 dead after migrant boat sinks off Gambia

At least 12 people died after a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Gambia, the Red Cross said. The incident occurred off of Jinack Kajata in the country's North Bank region, the Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) said on Thursday. The migrants were reportedly heading towards Europe via the West African Atlantic Route. "The number of people missing remains uncertain, and further updates are expected as response efforts continue," the GRCS said in a statement, adding that it was "working closely with relevant authorities and response partners as the situation unfolds.

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