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Gavin Blackburn

Senegal's navy intercepts 201 African migrants on deadly Atlantic route to Europe

The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants, authorities said on Wednesday, as the Atlantic Ocean crossing continues to be the most popular and deadliest migration route from Africa to Europe.

The operation was carried out by Senegalese marines based in Foundiougne, in the Fatick region of western Senegal, the army said in a statement.

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