Migrant crossings to Europe by sea drop sharply amid heightened risks: IOM

More than 2,200 migrants died or vanished at sea in 2026, despite declining crossings into Europe, says IOM.

The number of migrants crossing to Europe via sea routes has dropped sharply since January this year, as the journey is becoming more dangerous, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The agency said about 60,000 migrants...