Moroccan navy rescues 329 Spain-bound migrants in Mediterranean

By News desk

The Moroccan navy rescued 329 Spain-bound migrants in the Mediterranean from October. 10 to 13,  the country official news agency MAP reported.

The migrants, mostly Sub-Saharan nationals, were trying to cross the Strait of Gibraltar aboard small boats that were in trouble in the Mediterranean, a military source was quoted by MAP as saying.

The rescued, including 49 women and several minors and children, were safely transported to the ports of Tangier, Al Hoceima, Nador and Ksar Sghir after receiving necessary care.

Morocco has become a hub for African migrants who seek to reach Europe for a better life.

According to the Moroccan authorities, more than 40,300 illegal immigration attempts were foiled in the first six months of 2019.

Source : Xinhua