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Record High Migrant Deaths in 2024: 8,938 Fatalities Reported by IOM
In 2024, a record 8,938 migrants died globally during their journeys, exceeding 2023's 8,748 deaths; most deaths occurred on Asian routes, followed by the Mediterranean and Africa; at least 10 percent of deaths since 2022 resulted from violence.
Record High Migrant Deaths in 2024: 8,938 Fatalities Reported by IOM
In 2024, a record 8,938 migrants died globally during their journeys, exceeding 2023's 8,748 deaths; most deaths occurred on Asian routes, followed by the Mediterranean and Africa; at least 10 percent of deaths since 2022 resulted from violence.
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20% Bias Score
Two Men Found Guilty in Deadly San Antonio Smuggling Case
On Tuesday, two men were found guilty of human smuggling conspiracy resulting in the deaths of 53 immigrants in a sweltering tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, in 2022; they face life in prison.
Two Men Found Guilty in Deadly San Antonio Smuggling Case
On Tuesday, two men were found guilty of human smuggling conspiracy resulting in the deaths of 53 immigrants in a sweltering tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, in 2022; they face life in prison.
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32% Bias Score
Seven Arrested for Deaths on Migrant Cayuco
Spanish authorities arrested seven individuals for allegedly captaining a cayuco that arrived in La Restinga (El Hierro) in December 2024 with 224 migrants aboard, eight of whom died during the journey from Bassar, Senegal; three of the detainees have been jailed.
Seven Arrested for Deaths on Migrant Cayuco
Spanish authorities arrested seven individuals for allegedly captaining a cayuco that arrived in La Restinga (El Hierro) in December 2024 with 224 migrants aboard, eight of whom died during the journey from Bassar, Senegal; three of the detainees have been jailed.
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36% Bias Score
Migrant Files UN Torture Complaint Over 2014 Spain Border Tragedy
On February 6, 2014, Spanish Guardia Civil officers used tear gas and rubber bullets against migrants attempting to cross the border from Morocco to Ceuta, resulting in 15 deaths and injuries, including Brice O., who is now petitioning the UN Committee Against Torture.
Migrant Files UN Torture Complaint Over 2014 Spain Border Tragedy
On February 6, 2014, Spanish Guardia Civil officers used tear gas and rubber bullets against migrants attempting to cross the border from Morocco to Ceuta, resulting in 15 deaths and injuries, including Brice O., who is now petitioning the UN Committee Against Torture.
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Melilla Border Crisis: Unfulfilled Promises Expose Systemic Failures
The June 2022 Melilla fence tragedy, resulting in 23 migrant deaths, exposed Spain's border security shortcomings; despite promises of increased resources, agents report worsening conditions, including outdated equipment, insufficient personnel, and a controversial restructuring that reduced patrol ...
Spain's Melilla Border Crisis: Unfulfilled Promises Expose Systemic Failures
The June 2022 Melilla fence tragedy, resulting in 23 migrant deaths, exposed Spain's border security shortcomings; despite promises of increased resources, agents report worsening conditions, including outdated equipment, insufficient personnel, and a controversial restructuring that reduced patrol ...
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40% Bias Score
13 Dead Found in Boat off St. Kitts; Similar Incident in Trinidad
Thirteen bodies were found aboard an unmanned boat off Nevis in the St. Kitts and Nevis archipelago; five days earlier, another boat with five decomposing bodies was discovered off Trinidad and Tobago, prompting investigations into potential links between the incidents.
13 Dead Found in Boat off St. Kitts; Similar Incident in Trinidad
Thirteen bodies were found aboard an unmanned boat off Nevis in the St. Kitts and Nevis archipelago; five days earlier, another boat with five decomposing bodies was discovered off Trinidad and Tobago, prompting investigations into potential links between the incidents.
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36% Bias Score
Guilty Verdict in Deadliest US Human Smuggling Case
Two Mexican nationals were found guilty in the 2022 San Antonio human smuggling tragedy that killed 53 migrants; they face life sentences, highlighting the deadly consequences of human smuggling.
Guilty Verdict in Deadliest US Human Smuggling Case
Two Mexican nationals were found guilty in the 2022 San Antonio human smuggling tragedy that killed 53 migrants; they face life sentences, highlighting the deadly consequences of human smuggling.
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48% Bias Score
Two Migrants Die in Overcrowded Boat Crossing the English Channel
Two migrants died on Saturday morning in the English Channel while attempting to reach Britain on a small boat carrying approximately 50 people near Marck, close to Calais, France; one was a 64-year-old Kuwaiti man, believed to be the eldest to die this way; the boat continued its journey after thei...
Two Migrants Die in Overcrowded Boat Crossing the English Channel
Two migrants died on Saturday morning in the English Channel while attempting to reach Britain on a small boat carrying approximately 50 people near Marck, close to Calais, France; one was a 64-year-old Kuwaiti man, believed to be the eldest to die this way; the boat continued its journey after thei...
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56% Bias Score
Human Smuggler Arraigned in Death of Pregnant Woman Found in New York River
A 36-year-old man, Jhader Augusto Uribe-Tobar, was arraigned on human smuggling charges in connection with the death of a pregnant Mexican woman, Ana Vasquez-Flores, who drowned in a New York river after illegally crossing the border from Canada in December 2023, amidst a significant surge in illega...
Human Smuggler Arraigned in Death of Pregnant Woman Found in New York River
A 36-year-old man, Jhader Augusto Uribe-Tobar, was arraigned on human smuggling charges in connection with the death of a pregnant Mexican woman, Ana Vasquez-Flores, who drowned in a New York river after illegally crossing the border from Canada in December 2023, amidst a significant surge in illega...
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44% Bias Score
UN Complaint Filed Over Deadly Spain Border Operation
On February 6, 2014, a Spanish police operation to repel approximately 200 migrants and refugees attempting to enter Ceuta from Morocco resulted in at least 14 confirmed drownings, prompting a UN Committee Against Torture complaint from a survivor, Brice O, who suffered an eye injury from a rubber b...
UN Complaint Filed Over Deadly Spain Border Operation
On February 6, 2014, a Spanish police operation to repel approximately 200 migrants and refugees attempting to enter Ceuta from Morocco resulted in at least 14 confirmed drownings, prompting a UN Committee Against Torture complaint from a survivor, Brice O, who suffered an eye injury from a rubber b...
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32% Bias Score
18 Decomposing Bodies Found in Boats Near Caribbean Islands
On separate occasions, coast guards in St. Kitts and Nevis found 13 decomposing bodies, and Trinidad and Tobago found 5, both on derelict boats near their coasts; the origin and identities of the deceased are unknown, but investigators suspect connections to previous migrant voyages from West Africa...
18 Decomposing Bodies Found in Boats Near Caribbean Islands
On separate occasions, coast guards in St. Kitts and Nevis found 13 decomposing bodies, and Trinidad and Tobago found 5, both on derelict boats near their coasts; the origin and identities of the deceased are unknown, but investigators suspect connections to previous migrant voyages from West Africa...
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28% Bias Score
Three Die in Channel Crossing: Coroner Rules Unlawful Killing
On December 14, 2022, three men drowned when their overcrowded dinghy crossing the English Channel disintegrated; the coroner ruled their deaths unlawful killings, following the conviction of Ibrahima Bah for gross negligence manslaughter.
Three Die in Channel Crossing: Coroner Rules Unlawful Killing
On December 14, 2022, three men drowned when their overcrowded dinghy crossing the English Channel disintegrated; the coroner ruled their deaths unlawful killings, following the conviction of Ibrahima Bah for gross negligence manslaughter.
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36% Bias Score
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