More than 560 people have gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea this year while attempting to reach Europe, marking a potential record for fatalities. Most of these disappearances occurred during crossings from Libya, Tunisia, and Algeria, as migrants face perilous conditions and abuse from militias in Libya. Despite stringent European measures aimed at deterring migration, numbers remain high, with over 63,000 arrivals reported so far in 2025.
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