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Nouadhibou, MAURITANIA: A mauritanian woman smiles 11 March 2006 at the local fishing port of Charca Nouadibou where would-be clandestine immigrants to Europe board vessels that are to take them to the the coastlines of Spain and Italy. Over 10 000 candidates for immigration are currently amassed in the Sahara and in Mauritania awaiting an opportunity to gain the Canairy Islands. AFP PHOTO / SEYLLOU (Photo credit should read SEYLLOU/AFP via Getty Images)

Nouadhibou, MAURITANIA:  A mauritanian woman smiles 11 March 2006 at the local fishing port of Charca Nouadibou where would-be clandestine immigrants to Europe board vessels that are to take them to the the coastlines of Spain and Italy.  Over 10 000 candidates for immigration are currently amassed in the Sahara and in Mauritania awaiting an opportunity to gain the Canairy Islands. AFP PHOTO / SEYLLOU  (Photo credit should read SEYLLOU/AFP via Getty Images)