There has been nearly a 50 increase in refugee deaths and dissapearances while making the risky ocean crossing compared to the same period in 2022.
Thousands hope to reach Europe from Tunisia, which has replaced Libya as the main base of operations for migrant smuggling operations in the Mediterranean
Some 186,000 migrants and refugees have arrived in southern Europe since January, with 102,000 from Tunisia alone; a 260% increase compared to the same period in 2022.Thousands of migrants and refugees have landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa this week after crossing the Mediterranean Sea on small unseaworthy boats from Tunisia
Director of the International Office for Migration’s office to the United Nations Par Liljert echoed her concerns as refugees continue to risk the dangerous Mediterranean crossing in increasing numbers. Migrants on an Italian Coast Guard vessel as they are taken to Lampedusa Island after being rescued at sea in September
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