Fewer Sea Arrivals to Europe, but More Deaths, UN Migration Agency Says

Fewer migrants reached Europe by sea, but the journey grew deadlier, the UN migration agency, IOM, said Sept. 17. About 60,000 arrived so far in 2026, down 39% from about 98,000 last year. At least 2,292 died or went missing, up from 1,999. The agency warns the true toll is higher, with unrecorded boats raising questions over rescue and monitoring.