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Africans flee to Spain's Canary Islands in record numbers

December 14, 2023

Some 32,000 West African migrants have arrived on the Canary Islands this year, setting a new record. Their goal is mainland Europe, but the chances of getting asylum are slim. Spanish authorities are overwhelmed.

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DW-Korrespondentin Tessa Walther
Tessa Walther Brussels-based Europe correspondent