Record level of Mediterranean migrant deaths in 2016

2016 has marked the deadliest year for migrants making their way to Europe from the Mediterranean. UNHCR spokesman, William Spindler According to the United Nations, 3,771 lives were lost during the whole of 2015. Migrants trying to reach Italy from Libya account for most of the death toll. The UN refugee agency considers the route "extremely dangerous due to the open sea, strong currents and grim weather," UN Radio said.