More than 2,500 migrants crossing the Mediterranean died or went missing this year
The staggering toll increased more than 60% from last year, when fewer migrants attempted the dangerous journey to Europe. This year so far, the majority of migrants are arriving in Italy.
by Emma Bowman
Sep 29, 2023
2 minutes
More than 2,500 migrants died or went missing this year while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to get to Europe, according to the United Nations.
It's a startling two-thirds increase from last year's toll of 1,680 people in the same period, and comes as Europe sees a massive influx
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