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Foreign overfishing in Senegal fuels migration to Spain, a report finds

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Environmental Justice Foundation says illegal overfishing and destructive practices by foreign vessels are responsible for increased irregular migration to Spain .

Fishing is an important economic sector in Senegal that employs 3% of the workforce.

Irregular migration to the Canary Islands almost doubled in 2024 , according to the Spanish Interior Ministry , reaching 46,843 .

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86

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86

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formal

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English

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67

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