MiscellaneousEl Hierro Declares Emergency as Migrant Arrivals Surge to Unsustainable Levels
El Hierro, one of Spain's Canary Islands, has declared an emergency due to a surge in migrant and refugee arrivals, with over 3,300 people arriving in early November. Officials are struggling to provide adequate accommodation and resources, calling the situation unsustainable.
Al Jazeera English|November 8, 2026 