50 Gambians amongst these drowned as migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean Sea
The Gambia is in mourning following the tragic lack of at the very least 50 of its residents, who drowned when a migrant boat capsized within the Mediterranean Sea.
The incident, which occurred on December 17, 2024, off the coast of Tunisia, has left the nation grappling with grief and elevating pressing questions in regards to the perilous migrant routes taken by 1000’s of Africans every year in the hunt for a greater life.
The ill-fated boat, which departed from the Tunisian port of Sfax, was carrying 56 passengers, together with 4 ladies and 5 kids. Of these aboard, 53 had been Gambians, 50 males and three ladies, every searching for to flee the hardships of their homeland and attain Europe.
In the aftermath of the catastrophe, the passengers had been left on the mercy of the unforgiving sea, with just a few survivors clinging to life.
Among the survivors had been three Gambian ladies and a younger boy. One lady misplaced her two sons, aged six months and 6 years, whereas one other mom’s son additionally perished within the catastrophe.
The survivors endured a harrowing 16-hour ordeal at sea earlier than being noticed by native fishermen, who alerted authorities.
The Tunisian National Guard lastly rescued the group round 6:00 PM the next day. While the our bodies of 20 victims have been recovered, 31 others stay lacking, presumed lifeless.
In an interview with Gambiana, Ebrima Drammeh, a German-based Gambian activist, spoke out in regards to the tragedy: “The lack of so many Gambians on this horrific incident underscores the harmful paths that our persons are compelled to take.
“It is a reminder of the desperate need for solutions to the economic challenges that drive so many to risk everything in search of a better future. We must work harder to address the root causes of this crisis.”
In The Gambia, the rising variety of residents trying this harmful migration displays the deep-seated financial struggles that many face.
By Adama Makasuba
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