IOM : At least 40,000 migrants have died since 2000 , more than half trying to reach Europe . Many migrants die crossing the Mediterranean , including more than 3,000 so far this year . An estimated 230 migrants died between January and September of this year trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border , the report said . Comment: Migrants also die crossing the U.S.-Mexico border , the Indian Ocean and Sahara Desert .
IOM : At least 40,000 migrants have died since 2000 , more than half trying to reach Europe . Many migrants die crossing the Mediterranean , including more than 3,000 so far this year . Comment: Migrants also die crossing the U.S.-Mexico border , the Indian Ocean and Sahara Desert .