At least 69 dead after boat sinks in Morocco waters

Mali authorities say there are at least nine survivors from the country.

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The "makeshift boat" was carrying about 80 people, but only 11 people survived, said a statement from the Ministry of Malians Abroad. At least nine of the survivors are from Mali.

The boat capsized last week, but the ministry confirmed the incident on Thursday.

A crisis unit has been dispatched to monitor the situation, it said.

Mali has suffered years of jihadist and separatist violence - resulting in military coups in 2020 and 2021.

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