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Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, poses for a photo at the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, poses for a photo at the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, is photographed in her family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, is photographed in her family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, center, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, is photographed at her family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, center, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, is photographed at her family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, center, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, is photographed in her family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, center, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, is photographed in her family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Cheikh Gueye, a 46-year-old fisherman who recently tried to migrate to Europe, prays at his family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Cheikh Gueye, a 46-year-old fisherman who recently tried to migrate to Europe, prays at his family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Migrants disembark at the port of "La Estaca" in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, after they arrived by boat from a thirteen-day voyage from the coast of Senegal. (AP Photo/Maria Ximena)

Migrants disembark at the port of "La Estaca" in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, after they arrived by boat from a thirteen-day voyage from the coast of Senegal. (AP Photo/Maria Ximena)

Migrants disembark at the port of "La Estaca" in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. Emergency services say migrants arrived by boat after a thirteen-day voyage from the coast of Senegal. (AP Photo/Maria Ximena)

Migrants disembark at the port of "La Estaca" in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. Emergency services say migrants arrived by boat after a thirteen-day voyage from the coast of Senegal. (AP Photo/Maria Ximena)

Cheikh Gueye, a 46-year-old fisherman who recently tried to migrate to Europe, prays at his family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Cheikh Gueye, a 46-year-old fisherman who recently tried to migrate to Europe, prays at his family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, poses for a photo at the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, poses for a photo at the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Migrants disembark at the port of "La Estaca" in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, after a thirteen-day voyage by boat from the coast of Senegal. (AP Photo/Maria Ximena)

Migrants disembark at the port of "La Estaca" in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, after a thirteen-day voyage by boat from the coast of Senegal. (AP Photo/Maria Ximena)

Salamba Ndeye, left, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, speaks with family members in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, left, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, speaks with family members in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, is photographed at her family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, is photographed at her family house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, checks her school certificates at her house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year, (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, checks her school certificates at her house in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year, (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Youths play at the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Youths play at the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Youths wrestle on the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Youths wrestle on the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Youths play soccer on the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Youths play soccer on the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

People lounge at the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

People lounge at the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Migrants leave on artisanal fishing boats known as pirogues and navigate for several days against strong winds and Atlantic currents. While thousands have survived the risky journey, many die or disappear along the way with remains sometimes washing up on the other side of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Migrants disembark at the port of "La Estaca" in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, after a thirteen-day voyage by boat from the coast of Senegal. (AP Photo/Maria Ximena)

Migrants disembark at the port of "La Estaca" in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, after a thirteen-day voyage by boat from the coast of Senegal. (AP Photo/Maria Ximena)

Migrants disembark at the port of "La Estaca" in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. Migrants arrived by boat after a thirteen-day voyage from the coast of Senegal. (AP Photo/Maria Ximena)

Migrants disembark at the port of "La Estaca" in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. Migrants arrived by boat after a thirteen-day voyage from the coast of Senegal. (AP Photo/Maria Ximena)

Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, is photographed at the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year, (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Salamba Ndeye, a 28-year-old who tried to migrate to Europe twice, is photographed at the beach in Thiaroye-Sur-Mer, Senegal, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Salamba is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to flee poverty and the lack of job opportunities in the West African country each year to head to Spain. More than 22,300 people have landed on the Canary Islands from January to mid-August this year, (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)