Over 1,200 people have died so far this year in their attempts to reach Europe, according to latest UN figures.
Published on Tuesday (12 August) by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), the 1,236 deaths or people gone missing mostly in the central Mediterranean reflects a persistent trend despite Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.