Geneva, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Fewer migrants but more deaths on European sea route, says UN

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2026-09-17

Fewer migrants and refugees have tried to make the journey to Europe by sea this year but more have died in the attempt, the UN warned Thursday. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said 60,000 people had tried to get to Europe by boat so far this year, down 39 percent on the same period last year. But 2,292 had died, up from 1,999 last year. "Nearly every death and disappearance at sea is preventable," said IOM Director General Amy......

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