Canary Islands demand urgent government action amid surge in migrant arrivals

Between 1 and 6 November, 49 boats carrying a total of 4,587 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands, according to the regional government.

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El Hierro asks Spanish government for help after more than 3,300 people arrived on boats since start of November.

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Canary Islands demand urgent government action amid surge in migrant arrivals

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Canary Islands’ El Hierro declares emergency amid migrant, refugee influx

El Hierro asks Spanish government for help after more than 3,300 people arrived on boats since start of November.

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