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

Low Severity Global
Date Occurred Sep 17, 2026 23:42 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Sep 18, 2026
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More than 2,200 migrants died or vanished at sea in 2026, despite declining crossings into Europe, says IOM.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/17/migrant-crossings-to-europe-by-sea-drop-sharply-amid-heightened-risks-iom?traffic_source=rss
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  • ID #32457
  • Type General News
  • Region Global
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Sep 18, 2026
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