“More than 4,000 people have died world-wide so far this year while attempting to migrate, with the vast majority perishing while attempting to cross the Mediterranean, according to a report released Monday by the International Organization for Migration. The Geneva-based group said that 4,077 migrants are known to have died since the start of the year.”
Source: More Than 4,000 Have Died World-Wide Attempting to Migrate This Year – WSJ