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Migrant deaths climb sharply in 2026, new UN data shows

Severe weather, war, economic pressure and shifting policies reshaped migration journeys across multiple regions in the first four months of 2026, driving a surge in deaths, according to new data…

Migrant deaths climb sharply in 2026, new UN data shows
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Pressivio’s World desk has added the source report “Migrant deaths climb sharply in 2026, new UN data shows” to its international monitoring stream.

Severe weather, war, economic pressure and shifting policies reshaped migration journeys across multiple regions in the first four months of 2026, driving a surge in deaths, according to new data released on Wednesday by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Original source: UN News
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