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Mauritanian Asylum Seeker Faces Years-Long US Court Wait

Abdou Taleb Ali, a Mauritanian asylum seeker residing in New York, learned his hearing may be delayed until 2027 or 2028, highlighting a massive US immigration backlog exceeding 2 million cases, attributed to judge shortages and past administration policies.

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Mauritania's New Water Plant Solves Seasonal Shortages

Mauritania's new Beni Nadji water pre-treatment plant, built by a PowerChina subsidiary in seven months, now provides 90% stable drinking water to Nouakchott's 1.5 million residents, mitigating seasonal shortages and improving public health.

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Spain Praises Immigration's Economic Benefits, Seeks Regulated Migration with Mauritania

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, during a July 16th visit to Mauritania, lauded immigration's positive economic impact on Spain while advocating for regulated migration, leading to agreements with Mauritania to manage migration flows and reduce dangerous sea crossings, as thousands of migrants ...

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Mauritania's Crackdown on Migration Causes 40% Drop in Canary Island Arrivals

A 40% decrease in migrant arrivals in the Canary Islands from Mauritania in 2025 is attributed to Mauritania's intensified border controls and expulsions, fueled by a €500 million agreement with Spain and the EU, prompting accusations of human rights abuses and impacting refugees and asylum seekers.

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Mauritania's Fishing Crisis: Overfishing Threatens Food Security

In Mauritania, a two-month fishing ban ends, promising relief for artisanal fishermen but highlighting concerns over depleted fish stocks due to industrial fishing, particularly for fishmeal, threatening food security and the livelihoods of 300,000 people.

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ICE Detains Asylum Seekers at Denver Courthouse, Sparking Fear and Concerns

ICE agents' increased presence at Denver's federal courthouse has led to the detention of asylum seekers with pending cases, prompting concerns about due process violations and intimidation, despite DHS stating they are following the law.

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EU-Spain Migration Deal Exacerbates Human Rights Abuses in Mauritania

A Human Rights Watch report details how a €210 million EU-Spain migration deal with Mauritania, signed in March 2024, has led to increased human rights abuses against migrants and asylum seekers, despite a 46% decrease in arrivals to the Canary Islands between January and July 2025.

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EU Aid Reduces Migrant Departures from Mauritania to Canary Islands

The European Union's €210 million aid package to Mauritania, including €60 million for anti-immigration efforts, has reduced migrant departures to the Canary Islands from 46,843 in 2024 to 10,882 between January and mid-May 2025; this follows similar EU interventions in Libya and Tunisia.

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Spain strengthens ties with Mauritania, focusing on migration and economic cooperation

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's eight-hour visit to Mauritania involved seven ministers, focusing on curbing illegal immigration (down 40% due to increased Mauritanian controls), strengthening economic ties (with €200 million in credit offers), and piloting a circular migration program with 5...

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Spain's Migration Challenges: Mauritania Visit Amidst Rising Tensions

Spain's Prime Minister visited Mauritania to address the rising irregular migration, particularly the 800% increase in sea arrivals and 562.5% increase in land arrivals to Melilla in July 2025 compared to 2024, while tensions rise in Torre Pacheco following an assault, and the distribution of unacco...

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44 Pakistani Migrants Die in Deadly Atlantic Crossing

In January 2025, 44 Pakistani migrants died during a perilous journey from Mauritania to the Canary Islands, highlighting the increasingly sophisticated and deadly smuggling routes bypassing stricter Mediterranean and North African border controls, costing each migrant \$17,000.

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Nut4Health Reduces Severe Child Malnutrition with Tech-Driven Community Approach

Nut4Health, a Spanish initiative, uses a mobile app and SMS to facilitate early diagnosis and community-based treatment of child malnutrition, reducing severe cases by improving access and efficiency in Guatemala and Mauritania.

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