Mediterranean Migrant Deaths: EU Focus on Containment Over Rescue (lemonde.fr)

• 765 deaths recorded by IOM in Q1 2026
• EU policy emphasizes migration containment
• Widespread indifference to the ongoing tragedy

"The first quarter of 2026 saw 765 migrant deaths on routes from Tunisia and Libya to Europe, according to the IOM. The EU system prioritizes movement containment over saving lives, with widespread public indifference."