. More than 3,000 migrants have died
crossing the Mediterranean this year, according to the International
Organization for Migration (IOM). Europe is thus considered the most dangerous
destination for ”irregular” migrants.
In its
216-page report, the
IOM puts the figures at 3,072 deaths but warned that other experts believe the
toll could be as high as three times that number.
This
year's IOM’s figure is more than double the previous peak in 2011, and exceeds
last year's estimate over four times.
Since January, 4,077 migrant deaths have occurred worldwide with 75% of
fatalities happening in Europe. It is believed that more than 40,000 migrants
have died since 2000. Of the toll, 22,000 were trying to reach Europe. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-29415836
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