Niger: creation of a platform to care for returning migrants
Niger has established a national platform aimed at the sustainable management of returning migrants, backed by financial support from the European Union and technical assistance from the International Organization for Migration.
Nearly 8,000 Migrants Died or Went Missing Last Year
The International Organization for Migration reported that at least 7,667 migrants died or went missing globally last year, with the actual number likely being much higher.
8,000 Deaths on Migration Routes in 2025
Approximately 8,000 people died or went missing on perilous migration routes in 2025, according to the International Organization for Migration.
JT: Nearly 8,000 People Died on Migration Routes Last Year
A report highlights that nearly 8,000 individuals lost their lives on migration routes in the past year, emphasizing this as a global failure of safe migration.
Nearly 7,700 dead and missing on migration routes in 2025
In 2025, around 7,700 individuals have reportedly died or gone missing on migration routes, highlighting the persistent global crisis of migration according to the International Organization for Migration.
International Organization for Migration: Nearly 8,000 people lost their lives on migration routes in 2025
The International Organization for Migration reports that nearly 8,000 people died or went missing on perilous migration routes last year, highlighting a response to the increased danger due to limited legal migration pathways.
More than 600 migrants died or went missing in the Mediterranean in 2026, says UN agency
At least 606 migrants have died or disappeared in the Mediterranean Sea in 2026, as reported by the International Organization for Migration.
Over 600 migrants lost in the Mediterranean this year
Over 600 migrants have died or gone missing while crossing the Mediterranean Sea this year, marking the highest death toll at the start of the year since the International Organization for Migration began tracking in 2014.
Over 600 migrants have drowned in the Mediterranean this year
Over 600 migrants have reportedly drowned or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea in early 2023, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Since the beginning of 2026, '606 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean'
The International Organization for Migration reports that 606 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since January 2026, marking the deadliest start to a year since 2014.
UN: At least 606 migrants dead or missing in the Mediterranean
At least 606 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea so far in 2026, marking the worst start to a year since the International Organization for Migration began recording such data in 2014.
Hundreds of migrants dead or missing in the Mediterranean this year
Over 500 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean while attempting to reach Europe this year, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Dozens dead after migrant boat capsizes off Libya
At least 53 migrants are dead or missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration.
53 people died or went missing near the Libyan coast after a migrant boat capsized
A tragic incident off the coast of Libya resulted in the deaths or disappearances of 53 migrants, with only two Nigerian women rescued.
IOM: Capsizing of boat off the coast of Libya - 53 dead or missing migrants
Fifty-three people are dead or missing after the capsizing of a boat carrying 55 migrants off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Libya: At least 50 migrant deaths in shipwreck, two babies lost their lives
Fifty-three migrants, including two babies, have died or are missing after a rubber boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration.
UN: 53 drowned or missing after migrant boat capsized off Libya
The International Organization for Migration reports that 53 people, including two babies, drowned or went missing after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Libya.
At least 53 dead or missing after migrant boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to IOM
At least 53 individuals, including two babies, are dead or missing following the capsizing of a migrant boat off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya
A migrant boat capsized off the coast of Libya, resulting in the death or disappearance of at least 53 individuals, including two infants.
Death and disappearance of 53 migrants due to a boat capsizing off the coast of Libya
Fifty-three migrants have either died or gone missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration.
Continued Outflow of Population from Pacific Island Nations: International Organization for Migration "Climate Change Accelerates Movement"
The International Organization for Migration reports that climate change is accelerating population outflow from Pacific island nations such as Tuvalu, Niue, and the Marshall Islands, with many seeking relocation due to worsening climate impacts.
UN Report: Displacement of 468 Families in Yemen During the Month
A recent report by the International Organization for Migration documented the displacement of 468 families, comprising over 2,800 individuals, in Yemen during January.
Evacuation of more than 200 Syrians in 4 batches from Sudan
Over 200 Syrians have been evacuated in four batches from Sudan, with the latest group of 129 arriving in Damascus as part of a voluntary repatriation effort coordinated by the Syrian Foreign Ministry and the International Organization for Migration.
UN report: 22,000 African migrants arrived in Yemen in a month
The UN's International Organization for Migration reported that approximately 22,000 migrants from the Horn of Africa reached Yemen in December, a significant increase from the 17,000 recorded in November, with the majority being Ethiopian.