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Nearly 80,000 people have died while trying to migrate since 2014, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The UN agency said that “Most remain unidentified, leaving families in endless uncertainty.” The announcement was made on Thursday to mark the International Migrants Day, observed on 18 December. The organisation stressed that no journey should end in tragedy” and called for “safe, regular, dignified migration.” In its statement on X, the World Health Organization added: “Let us protect their rights to health, prevent more deaths. READ: 14 Egyptians die as irregular migration boat sinks near Greek island of Crete
