African Migrants Arrive in the Canaries
Nearly 1,500 African migrants have arrived on the coasts of the Canary Islands since Saturday.
A boat carrying a record number of 321 people was among the arrivals, according to the rescue services of the Spanish archipelago.
- 1,427 migrants reached the islands in different boats between Friday night and Sunday morning.
- The migrants come from sub-Saharan Africa.
A wooden canoe reached El Hierro Island with 321 people on board, beating the previous record of 280 on October 3.
Migrant arrivals have been increasing in recent weeks, with the Canary Islands receiving a significant number of new arrivals.
Author's summary: 1,500 African migrants arrive in the Canaries.