### [2025-03-21](/feed/2025/03/21/index.md)

##### International Organization of Migration
# According to the International Organization of Migration, a record 8,938 migrant deaths was recorded in 2024, over 200 more than 2023, the previous record year. Most deaths are attributed to Asia, the Mediterranean Sea, and Africa. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/21/migrant-deaths-hit-record-number-in-2024-un-agency-says)
2. [DW](https://www.dw.com/en/migrant-deaths-reach-record-high-in-2024-iom-says/a-71994593)

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