23 African migrants rescued off Algerian coast

2025-04-10 08:28:47 / BOTA ALFA PRESS

23 African migrants rescued off Algerian coast

Algerian naval forces rescued 23 undocumented migrants of African origin after their boat was found stranded off the country's northern coast, the Defense Ministry announced.

The rescue operation took place approximately 20 nautical miles north of Cap Djinet in Boumerdes province, about 60 kilometers northeast of the capital Algiers.

The operation follows a recent increase in migration attempts along Algeria's borders. Last week, the Coast Guard intercepted 78 migrants at sea, while army units stopped 145 others attempting to cross the country's land borders.

Algeria is a major transit route for migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa trying to reach Europe via the Mediterranean.

 

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