This brings the total number of migrants and refugees killed attempting to enter Europe this year to almost 1,000.
feedback For these latest figures, on Tuesday, Amy Pope, head of IOMCalled for stronger efforts to stop smugglers and smugglers exploiting vulnerable people, and to expand safe and regular routes, so that no one is forced to make these deadly journeys.
recent events
In just one incident last Sunday, more than 80 migrants went missing when a boat capsized in the central Mediterranean after setting off from Tajoura, Libya, carrying about 120 people.
Earlier, on April 1, 19 people were found dead on a ship in southern Italy near Lampedusa. It is believed that the boat drifted for three days before rescuers arrived.
Italy has recorded about 6,200 arrivals so far in 2026, significantly fewer than 9,400 for the same period in 2025.
Thousands of Afghans displaced due to conflict with Pakistan
More than 94,000 people have been displaced from their homes in Afghanistan since an outbreak of military activity with Pakistan began in late February.
United Nations humanitarian offices in the country reports Several hundred civilians have been killed or injured in cross-border shelling, air strikes and armed clashes.
Approximately 25 health facilities and 41 schools in six Afghan provinces have been damaged, closed or suspended due to shelling and insecurity, disrupting essential health, nutrition and education services.
Despite hostilities, humanitarian partners continue to provide essential assistance.
Emergency food supplies, as well as medical supplies and shelter, are being distributed.
relief from rain
According to the Food and Agriculture Agency of the United Nations, recent widespread rainfall is “strengthening spring agricultural conditions” across Afghanistan. fao.
This is a positive development for a country where there is severe food shortage all around. 17.4 million need urgent food assistance.
While the rains have improved soil moisture, supporting rain-fed crops and rangelands in some areas, heavy rainfall has caused devastating flooding in other areas.
“Without better water management, they could become floods, devastating homes, crops and livestock,” warned Richard Trenchard, the top FAO official in Afghanistan.
Global leaders gather for ‘One Health’ summit
A high-level global summit began this week, bringing together heads of state, scientists and environmental experts under the banner of “One Health” – an integrated UN-backed strategy that recognizes the connection between the health of people, animals and our overall environment.
Nearly 60 percent of emerging infectious diseases globally come from wild and domestic animals, while more than 30 new human pathogens have been discovered in the past three decades, 75 percent of which originated in animals.
Amid growing concerns over animal-to-human transmission and the growing climate crisis, the summit serves as a platform to bridge barriers between human medicine, veterinary science and environmental policy.
funding efforts
A major milestone has been reached as the European Commission announces €700 million pledge to the Global Fund, with €46.5 million Specifically dedicated to strengthening African health security and the “One Health” workforce.
By integrating surveillance across all regions, the initiative aims to detect potential epidemics before they emerge.
World Health Organization (Who) will chair the summit starting on Wednesday as part of a four-way leadership structure that includes the UN agriculture and environment agencies, FAO and UNEP).
Officials are emphasizing that investing in antimicrobial resistance and food systems is no longer a luxury, but a need For global survival.
