Record-Breaking Year for Migrant Fatalities Globally, Urges Comprehensive International Response
GENEVA – A record-breaking death toll among migrants was reported for the year 2024, with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announcing that 8,938 individuals perished while attempting perilous journeys in search of a better life. This figure surpasses the previous year’s total, marking a disturbing escalation in migration-related fatalities. The IOM’s recent data highlights … Read more