"Migrant Sea Routes to Europe Prove Deadly, UN Agency Warns A stark new report from the United Nations agency responsible for coordinating international search and rescue efforts has shed light on the perilous journey many migrants undertake to reach Europe. According to the agency, a staggering four in every 10 deaths and disappearances of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea or other waterways to Europe have been recorded. The alarming statistics highlight the risks faced by those fleeing conflict, poverty, and persecution in search of a safer life. As the international community grapples with the migrant crisis, the report's findings underscore the need for more effective measures to protect the lives of those attempting to reach European shores."
More than four in every 10 deaths and disappearances occurred on sea routes to Europe, UN agency says.
