About 300 individuals were picked up on nine boats on Saturday while another 250 were rescued from eight vessels on Sunday. More than 500 migrants were rescued by Spanish authorities, in the Mediterranean, over a two-day period, from 17 boats – three of which eventually sank. According to Reuters, the migrants hailed from North and sub-Saharan African countries. About 300 individuals were picked up on nine boats on Saturday and another 250 were rescued from eight vessels on Sunday. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned that Spain appears to be facing “another very challenging year” regarding helping and protecting migrants.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 28, 2018 08:48 UTC