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Oct 16, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
At least 12 die in migrant boat sinking off Gambia
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At least 12 people died when a migrant boat sank off Jinack Kajata in Gambia’s North Bank region, the Gambia Red Cross Society said Thursday. The passengers were reportedly heading for Europe via the West African Atlantic Route; the number missing remains uncertain as response efforts continue.
WHO: The Gambia Red Cross Society reported the deaths and ongoing response efforts.
WHAT: A boat carrying migrants sank off Gambia, killing at least 12 people.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Gambia
WHY: The migrants were reportedly traveling toward Europe via the West African Atlantic Route.
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