The Migrant Puzzle: Why Small Boat Arrivals Are Falling The sudden drop in small boat arrivals to the UK and Europe has left policymakers and experts struggling to understand the reasons behind it.
Numbers have plummeted by 42% in the UK alone, sparking a mix of relief and concern.
While some attribute the decline to partnerships with north African countries, others warn that these agreements come at a deadly cost: over 1,300 lives lost in the Mediterranean so far this year, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).