Desperate Journeys report
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Desperate Journeys report
Refugees and migrants arriving in Europe and at Europe’s borders (January–December 2018)
© UNHCR/Hereward Holland
The report notes a sharp rise in the death rate of refugees and migrants attempting the journey to Europe by boat in the past year. It shows an estimated 2,275 people perished in the Mediterranean Sea in 2018 – an average of six deaths every day.
This horrifying death toll took place despite a significant decline – for a third year in a row – in the number of people arriving in Europe.
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Press conference with the High Commissioner
Date/Time: 30 January, 11:00 CET
Location: Brussels, Press Club Brussels Europe
Report (PDF version)
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Report (web version)
Videos
- Desperate Journeys: Spain now main route to Europe for refugees and migrants
via Refugees Media (ENG – INT – ASI – b-roll) - After eight-year odyssey, Eritrean children reunite with mother in Switzerland
via Refugees Media (ENG – INT – ASI)
Photos
- Set of 29 images with captions (via Refugees Media)
These images are only for use in stories about the report findings and may not be archived or redistributed.
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