A Thousand Lives Lost: Surge in Migrant Deaths Linked to Libya Crossings

Nearly 1,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since the start of 2026, with most departures linked to Libya’s coastline, according to new data from the International Organization for Migration. The agency reported at least 990 deaths, marking one of the deadliest periods since records began in 2014. The figures highlight a sharp rise in [] The post A Thousand Lives Lost: Surge in Migrant Deaths Linked to Libya Crossings appeared first on LibyaReview.