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It's #InternationalMigrantsDay. More than 45,400 people worldwide have died during migration journeys since 2014, according to the IOM.
Here's a harrowing look at the number of migrants that died this year ⬇
1,121 migrant deaths were recorded across the Americas in 2021 – including the recent truck crash in Mexico.
More deaths were recorded in South America than ever before, with 64 of 137 deaths involving Venezuelan nationals, says IOM.
On migration routes to and within Europe 2,720 deaths were recorded making 2021 the deadliest year for migrants in the region since 2018, according to IOM.
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At least 937 people died on the Atlantic route to the Spanish Canary Islands – more than any previous year for at least a decade.
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The Central Mediterranean crossing has claimed at least 1,315 lives so far this year.
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Many factors determine the movement of people, including environmental disasters, economic challenges and extreme poverty or conflict.
#InternationalMigrantsDay aims to raise awareness about the challenges and difficulties of international migration.
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