20.03.2026, InfoMigrants

Increase in migrant deaths highlights rising dangers of Mediterranean route

The first two months of 2026 have brought a sharp rise in the number of people dying while attempting to reach Europe by sea, despite a drop in overall crossings. Experts say a combination of weather patterns, evolving smuggling tactics and increasingly restrictive border policies is making the already hazardous route across the Mediterranean even more dangerous. read more

Language(s): Englisch / English
Region(s): Europa