El Hierro, one of the Canary Islands, has declared an emergency in response to an influx of migrants and refugees, Al Jazeera English reported on 8 November 2026. More than 3,300 people have reached El Hierro on boats since the start of November, the outlet said. El Hierro has asked the Spanish government for help, according to Al Jazeera English. It was not immediately clear what help has been requested or how the Spanish government has responded.
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El Hierro declares emergency over migrant arrivals, Al Jazeera English reports
Al Jazeera English reports that the Canary Island has asked the Spanish government for help
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- El Hierro has declared an emergency over an influx of migrants and refugees, Al Jazeera English reported.
- More than 3,300 people have arrived on boats since the start of November, according to the outlet.
- El Hierro has asked the Spanish government for help, according to Al Jazeera English.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishCanary Islands’ El Hierro declares emergency amid migrant, refugee influx