The numbers of those dying in their attempts to reach Europe from the coasts of North Africa has reached its highest point in years | Photo: Yassine Gaidi / AA / picture alliance
The numbers of those dying in their attempts to reach Europe from the coasts of North Africa has reached its highest point in years | Photo: Yassine Gaidi / AA / picture alliance

Pressure is mounting on European governments to improve migration pathways as more people die trying to cross the Mediterranean. Nearly 2,000 have perished or gone missing on the treacherous journey to Europe this year. It's the highest number since 2017.

Author: Nita Blake-Persen

First published: August 14, 2023

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