The number of people who lost their lives on the migration route grew

In the article published by IOM, it is highlighted that between January 2022 and December, 3,789 people who left the Middle East and North Africa lost their lives during migration.

It was reported that this number is the highest death toll since 2017, when 4,255 people died, and the loss of life increased 11 percent compared to 2021.

While 203 deaths were recorded on the roads of North Africa, particularly during the perilous crossing of the Sahara desert, the article states: “A further 825 deaths occurred on the roads of the Middle East. While the highest number of deaths was recorded in Libya with 117 deaths on North African roads, this country was followed by Algeria (54), Morocco (13), Tunisia (10) and Egypt (9).

THE GREATEST LOSS OF LIFE IS AT SEA

The IOM stated that the greatest loss of life occurred in migrations by sea.

The article says: “The number of fatal incidents involving ships leaving Lebanon for Greece and Italy is increasing. At least 174 fatalities have been recorded since these attempts, representing nearly half the total number of fatalities on the eastern Mediterranean route last year. The identity of 84 percent of those who lost their lives in the shipping lanes could not be determined, and desperate families searched for answers.

The article states that 1,028 migrants attempting to migrate from the Middle East and North Africa by land and 2,761 migrants attempting to migrate by sea during 2022 lost their lives.

79 LOSS OF LIFE IN GREECE

The lifeless bodies of 79 people were found on the migrant boat that capsized yesterday off the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece.

Greek media reported that they were concerned about the increased loss of life.