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UN says 2023 was deadliest year for migrants in a decade

CGTN

 , Updated 21:06, 06-Mar-2024

At least 8,565 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2023, making it the deadliest year since records began a decade ago, the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Wednesday.

"The 2023 death toll represents a tragic increase of 20 percent compared to 2022, highlighting the urgent need for action to prevent further loss of life," the IOM said in a statement. 

Source(s): AFP
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