In Senegal, families of migrants missing at sea call for greater support
On the occasion of the International Day of the Disappeared, Senegalese families paid tribute to relatives who went missing at sea while attempting to reach Europe. They are calling for greater support from the authorities.
Families of migrants missing at sea paid tribute to their loved ones in Senegal on Monday. The individuals had attempted to reach Europe by sea and have not been found, according to France 24 Afrique.
The mobilisation was held to mark the International Day of the Disappeared. For relatives, the lack of information and answers prolongs a difficult grieving process.
A call to the authorities
The families are calling for greater support from the authorities. Their request concerns assistance in dealing with the consequences of these disappearances, as relatives continue to face uncertainty over the fate of those who left by sea.
Between tribute and the search for answers
The gathering also highlighted the situation of families whose relatives disappeared while attempting to migrate to Europe. Beyond paying tribute to those absent, they expressed a need for more answers.
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