El Hierro in Spain's Canary Islands has declared an emergency and asked Madrid for help after more than 3,300 migrants and refugees arrived in about 30 boats since the start of November. The island, home to roughly 11,400 residents, is struggling to house new arrivals, and regional leader Fernando Clavijo called the situation "absolutely unsustainable."
Spain's El Hierro declares emergency over migrant surge
Source: Al Jazeera