International Organization for Migration (IOM), 27 immigrants, including 4 children, were caught deceased For thirst in the desert of Chad.
With “deep shock and sadness”, IOM reported that the migrants left Moussoro, Chad, in a minibus 17 months ago. “The truck is believed to be missing. It broke down in the depths of the desert due to mechanical problems, and then the immigrants died of thirst.”
“Stronger collective action is needed to prevent more deaths,” said Anne Kathrin Schaefer, head of mission for IOM Chad. “We are deeply saddened by this latest tragedy and offer our deepest condolences to the families of the migrants,” Schaefer said. said. “Without access to reliable information and safe migration routes, migrants will continue to take risky routes in the deep and dangerous desert, with tragic consequences,” said the IOM mission chief.
IOM’s Missing Migrants Project has documented the death and disappearance of more than 5,600 people crossing the Sahara Desert since 2014, with 149 deaths reported so far this year.