The Spanish patrol boat Río Tajo had been anchored off Noaudhibou Bay for four days, waiting for permission from the authorities of the African country. The ship is expected to arrive at the port today, already in Senegal.
Mauritania has rejected the disembarkation of the 170 migrants on board the Spanish patrol boat Río Tajo (Civil Guard) and who four days at anchor off Noaudhibou Bay pending approval.
According to Spanish government sources, the Ministry of the Interior “has not stopped taking the relevant steps”, but has finally agreed, given Mauritania’s refusal, that the rescued people be returned to Senegaland in fact the ship is already on its way to land, where it will presumably arrive all day.
The situation on the boat is one of ‘tranquility within complexity’. Yesterday, the Armed Institute set up a system for the rescued people to take turns contacting their families.
The Civil Guard detachment in Noaudhibou has been “constantly” supplying food and resources to the ship, making it possible to guarantee water and food for migrants, according to the sources mentioned above. In addition, the Red Cross of the Sea has provided blankets and other kitchen utensils to improve the living conditions of the rescued people.
The rescued people have also received medical attention, especially one of them who showed symptoms of pneumonia at the time of his rescue severe dehydration. Cases of heat stroke and some injuries sustained during navigation in the cayuco have also been covered.
The ship’s deck is fitted with small awnings to protect people from the sun and the ship has not stopped sailing in Noaudhibou Bay to help the sea breeze reduce the high temperatures that can be reached on the ship, according to the Interior Ministry.
During this time there has been a moment of tension, and according to the sources of this body, there was some shots in the air deterrents by agents.
Is about the first time since 2017, Mauritania has refused the landing of rescued people. Both governments signed a 10-year agreement that “allows the return to their ports of any migrant, regardless of nationality, as long as they have left their shores or transited their territory.” However, the Interior Ministry downplays the rejection and, as it stressed on Sunday, relations with Mauritania are “excellent”.
Source: EITB
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