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Migrant arrivals into Europe total 12,000
26.07.2017 08:02 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
About 2,400 people have died trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe so far this year, UN Radio says referring to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) report.
As to the report, Italy has taken almost 85% of arrivals; the remainder were divided between Greece, Cyprus and Spain.
Reportedly, many of those setting out from Libya are intercepted by the Libyan coast guard. So far this year it has rescued 11,400 people and found nearly 350 bodies.
Meanwhile, on the so-called Eastern Mediterranean route from Turkey to Greece, latest data shows that smugglers are charging migrants more to get to Europe.
As to IOM, many migrants pay at least US$5,000 to get into the EU, and those from Afghanistan, Syria and Pakistan are charged the most.
As to the report, the rise since last year coincides with stiffer border controls that have made it harder to reach the European Union.
Reportedly, the Northern European countries remain the most sought-after destinations, though a year ago Germany was the primary goal.
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