Organizations working to identify those who die at Europe's borders
Identifying migrant deaths presents significant challenges. Some organizations are working to change that and bring much-needed closure to grieving families.
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Several migrants in Tunisia die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Sfax olive groves
Thousands of sub-Saharan migrants live in the olive groves around the city of Sfax in precarious conditions. The winter and the regular dismantling of camps by the police have made the situation worse. At the end of December, two pe1
Allow Syrians to go back for short visits, EU activists say
While Ukrainian refugees in Europe can take short trips home without a change in protection status, Syrians cannot. Activists say temporary visits would help Syrians rebuild their homes and encourage voluntary returns.
The cruel reality of migrant detention and deportation in Libya
According to the International Organization for Migration, the Libyan coast guard intercepted 21,700 migrants in 2024 as they attempted to reach Europe. Upon their forced return to Libya, most find themselves imprisoned and subjecte1
Record number of migrant deaths in 2024 as Atlantic crossings to Spain soar
In 2024, a record 10,457 people died or disappeared while attempting to reach Spain via irregular maritime routes, with the Canary Islands seeing the highest number of casualties.