Canary Islands’ El Hierro declares emergency amid migrant, refugee influx
El Hierro asks Spanish government for help after more than 3,300 people arrived on boats since start of November.

El Hierro asks Spanish government for help after more than 3,300 people arrived on boats since start of November.



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