Niger migrants 'die of thirst'' crossing the Sahara

October 29, 2013 01:12

Dozens of people traversing the Sahara desert on their way to Europe are feared to have died of thirst in Niger, officials say. Five bodies have been found, while a further 35 are missing after their vehicle broke down and they set off to seek help, said the Agadez governor.

Agadez lies on one of the main migrant routes from West Africa to Europe. Hundreds of migrants have died this month when their boats sank as they tried to cross the Mediterranean Sea. Agadex mayor Rhissa Feltou said two vehicles had left the town of Arlit, north of Agadez, earlier this month, carrying "at least" 60 migrants.

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