The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns that fewer migrants and refugees are reaching Europe by sea, but the death toll is rising on dangerous routes.
According to the IOM reporting reflected by both outlets, the number of people arriving by sea is significantly lower this year than in previous comparable periods. At the same time, more people are dying during crossings, suggesting journeys are becoming more perilous as migrants face harsher conditions, including longer or more hazardous routes.
The two reports align on the core finding: sea arrivals are down while fatalities increase. They do not dispute the overall direction of the data or attribute the changes to a single cause, focusing instead on the contrast between reduced arrivals and worsening safety outcomes. The warning underscores the risk faced by people attempting to cross the Mediterranean and other sea routes toward Europe.
