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Number of migration victims in 2023 hit record high: IOM

Amman: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced that at least 8,565 people died on migration and asylum routes around the world in 2023. The UN agency said in a statement that the number of migrant deaths increased by 20% in 2023 compared to the previous year. It also exceeded the previous record set in 2016, which was 8,084 deaths. This confirms the need for action to avoid further loss of life. The Mediterranean Sea is the deadliest route for migrants, with at least 3,129 deaths and disappearances recorded last year. Source: Jordan News Agency