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Fears mount over migrants dying 'out of sight' in Mediterranean

A group of migrants travel on board the Spanish NGO Maydayterraneo's Aita Mari rescue boat on February 10, 2020. PHOTO | PABLO GARCIA| AFP

What you need to know:

  • The number of departures from Tunisia had more than doubled, Cochetel said.
  • A handful of migrant landings have taken place in recent weeks.

PARIS

More and more migrants are crossing, Europe is closing its ports and no humanitarian ships are carrying out rescues.