At least 454 people died or went missing since the beginning of 2026 after migrating irregularly from West Africa to Europe.

A statement by Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) de la ONU. Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.

Al menos 454 personas murieron o desaparecieron desde principios de 2026 al haber migrado irregularmente desde África Occidental hacia Europa