Hundreds of migrants are vanishing in the Mediterranean. Authorities are withholding information

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By RENATA BRITO and PAOLO SANTALUCIAMarch 17, 2026 at 09:23 AM

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Migrants attempting to reach Europe are increasingly vanishing in the Mediterranean Sea, with the start of 2026 being the deadliest on record, with at least 682 missing as of March 16. Human rights groups report the actual number is likely much higher, potentially over 1,000 after Cyclone Harry. Italy, Tunisia, and Malta are reportedly restricting information on migrant rescues and shipwrecks, hindering verification efforts and media coverage. This lack of transparency prevents confirmation of reports, leaving families of missing migrants in distress. Human rights groups are sounding the alarm, reporting more than 1,000 people missing after Cyclone Harry hit the region.

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SOS Humanity 30% International Organization for Migration (IOM) 40% Malta ×250% Tunisia ×260% Italy ×370% Mediterranean Sea ×480%

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mediterranean migration 90% human rights 80% shipwreck 70% search and rescue 60% cyclone harry 50% european migration policy 40%

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Mediterranean Sea

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