UNHCR - Six people died each day attempting to cross Mediterranean in 2018, U... - 0 views
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Jérôme OLLIER on 30 Jan 19Refugees and migrants attempting to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea lost their lives at an alarming rate in 2018, as cuts in search and rescue operations reinforced its position as the world's deadliest sea crossing. The latest 'Desperate Journeys' report, released today by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, says six lives were lost on average every day.