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Senegal intercepts more than 250 migrants in two days
Senegal's navy intercepted 250 migrants near Lompoul and Saint Louis, including women, children, and nationals from Ivory Coast, Mali, and Gambia, after 90 deaths off Mauritania. PM Ousmane Sonko urged safer journeys, saying 'your solution is not in boats.' NGO Caminando Fronteras reported 5,000 deaths reaching Spain. Atlantic route usage rises as Mediterranean surveillance tightens.