A tragic shipwreck involving migrants attempting to reach Spain has resulted in nearly 70 people being declared missing, including 25 Malian nationals, according to the government in Bamako. The incident occurred on December 19, when the vessel carrying 80 people departed. While 11 individuals were rescued, the death toll continues to rise as over 10,400 people have lost their lives or gone missing attempting the dangerous journey this year. Mali remains deeply affected by the ongoing migration crisis amid a prolonged national crisis.