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# Mediterranean deaths

This year

2023

Six migrants drown off Morocco trying to reach Spain

The other 48 would-be migrants made it back to shore where they received first aid, the authorities added.

13.8k

Jul 22nd 2023, 7:55 PM

79 dead and over 100 rescued from sunken migrant ship off Greek coast

Along with navy vessels, the rescue operation included an army plane and helicopter as well as six other boats that were in the area.

13.3k

Updated

Jun 14th 2023, 7:50 PM

Over 1,000 dead this year, the world's most dangerous migration route is getting more deadly

The total number of people reported dead or missing in the Mediterranean this year now stands at 1,053.

15.6k

May 9th 2023, 10:47 PM