# Migrant deaths on Mediterranean crossing rise significantly since start of year

https://mins.news/en/item/20527

- TASS, 2026-08-12 19:02 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2172087

> Migrant deaths and disappearances on the central Mediterranean route have increased significantly since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organization for Migration. The organization recorded 821 people who died or went missing while attempting the crossing. The figure concerns the central section of the Mediterranean Sea route. No further circumstances surrounding the deaths or disappearances are stated.