Morocco’s Royal Navy Rescues 56 Irregular Migrants

Earlier this week, the Moroccan Royal Navy rescued in the southwest of the city of Lagouira a distressed vessel carrying 56 irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa.

Rabat – Earlier this week, the Moroccan Royal Navy rescued in the southwest of the city of Lagouira a distressed vessel carrying 56 irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa.

According to converging reports, the rescue operation took place on Monday approximately 37 kilometers southwest of the city of Lagouira.

The people aboard the stranded vessel were all trying to migrate irregularly to the Canary Islands, according to a statement from the General Command of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR), which added that the boat’s 57 passengers included some women and a minor.

The 57 migrants had set sail on February 22, the FAR statement indicated, noting that they were all rescued and transported to safety by the Royal Navy unit.

According to the Moroccan state media MAP, the rescued irregular migrants received vital first aid before being transported to the port of Dakhla for the necessary administrative procedures.

Morocco’s coastal guard units consistently thwart illegal migration attempts, with many originating from sub-Saharan Africa.