Authorities in Guinea received 113 migrants in Conakry on April 26 after they were repatriated from Morocco, following the sinking of their boat while attempting to reach Spain.
The return operation was carried out via a special flight operated by Royal Air Maroc from Dakhla, in coordination with the International Organization for Migration.
Guinean Foreign Minister Morissanda Kouyaté, who welcomed the group at the airport, expressed gratitude to Mohammed VI, praising the humanitarian effort and the strong bilateral ties between the two countries.
The group includes women and children who were rescued after spending several days adrift at sea, with some survivors reporting up to two to three weeks in harsh conditions after departing from The Gambia.
Moroccan authorities provided medical and psychological care prior to their return.
Upon arrival, the migrants were transferred to a transit and orientation center for assessment and reintegration support. Officials indicated that up to 360 Guinean nationals currently in irregular situations in Morocco could benefit from similar voluntary return arrangements, as migration cooperation intensifies amid rising attempts to reach Europe through dangerous sea routes.
