Alex Ng This series captures the lives of Senegalese people planning to escape their current hardships by attempting to flee to the Spanish Canary Islands via West Africa. The photographs are taken with remarkable professionalism, and the simple, straightforward visuals effectively depict the living conditions and challenges faced by these migrants. The images provide a clearer understanding of this issue, leaving a lasting impact on viewers.
The number of crossings on the West African migration route to the Spanish Canary Islands rose sharply in 2023, especially among young migrants from Senegal. This photo story aims to give an insight into the often deadly consequences of these attempts, as well as the underlying causes, such as the decline of traditional fishing amidst political and environmental problems. It includes portraits of a young man trying to make the crossing with his mother, a citizen beaten by police and seeking asylum, and the head of an NGO arrested for asking questions about missing EU migration project funds.
