IOM, UNHCR Mourn Death of 27 People off West African Coast
Geneva – The International Organization for Migration (IOM), and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are deeply saddened by the tragic death of 27 people off the West African coast between the Mauritanian city of Nouadhibou and Dakhla, Western Sahara. A lone survivor has been brought to the city of Nouadhibou following a rescue operation by the Mauritanian coastguard on Thursday.
IOM, UNHCR and partners are providing humanitarian assistance such as medical and psychological support.