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Migrant crossings to Europe by sea drop sharply amid heightened risks: IOM
Middle East · Middle East region
detected 2026-09-18T00:00:22Z
updated 2026-09-18T00:00:22Z
More than 2,200 migrants died or vanished at sea in 2026, despite declining crossings into Europe, says IOM.
Single-source report, not yet corroborated.
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