The Guardia Civil has confirmed the recovery of five bodies in the Balearic Sea, believed to be victims of murder related to the dangerous migration route from Algeria to the Balearic Islands. Over the past month, these bodies have been found tied up, prompting serious investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Early findings suggest a pattern of violence against migrants attempting the perilous journey.

Between January and June this year, a total of thirty-one bodies have been discovered along the coast of the Balearic Islands, which security forces attribute to migrant boat disasters. Of particular concern are the two bodies located near Formentera, detected following sightings by private vessels.

Marga Prohens, the president of the Balearic Government, has described these findings as terrifying, highlighting increasing fears surrounding the migration crisis. She has called on the central government to enhance border security measures, stating that the current situation reflects severe shortcomings in securing national borders.

In 2024 alone, more than five thousand migrants have arrived in the Balearics, marking a dramatic three hundred percent rise from the previous year. This surge indicates the establishment of a new migration path connecting Algeria and the Balearic Islands, further complicated by changing dynamics in European migration policies.