Dead and missing migrants in the Mediterranean triple in 2023
The United Nations (UN) today revealed alarming figures indicating a dramatic threefold increase in the number of migrants killed or missing while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea during the summer, compared to the same period last year.
According to the UN children's agency Unicef, between the months of June and August, at least 990 people lost their lives or disappeared on the dangerous central Mediterranean route, which connects Africa and Europe. This figure represents a significant increase compared to the 334 victims recorded in the same months of 2022.
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The Mediterranean has become a cemetery for children and their future," said Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF regional director for Europe and Central Asia.
Although neither the agency nor the UN provided a breakdown of how many of the dead were children, UNICEF noted that 11,600 unaccompanied minors were among the migrants who attempted to reach Italy by sea between January and September, marking an increase. 60 percent compared to the first nine months of the previous year.
The tragic toll of dead children seeking asylum and safety in Europe is the result of political decisions and a deficient immigration system," De Dominicis explained.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported another alarming situation. Since the beginning of the year, More than 2,500 migrants have lost their lives or disappeared in their attempt to cross the Mediterranean to Europewhich represents an increase of 50 percent compared to the same period in 2022. The figures from Unicef and UNHCR have caught the attention of the European Union, which has been trying to control the migrant virus for years.
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This increase in the number of tragedies in the Mediterranean Sea has highlighted the urgent need to address the situation and ensure the safety of migrants embarking on this dangerous journey in search of a better life in Europe. The UN has reiterated in different spaces that the international community faces a critical challenge as it seeks solutions to prevent future human losses on this migratory route.
With information from AFP.
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