Mediterranean Sea crossings exceed 300,000, including 200,000 to Greece. UNHCR, 28 August 2015, http://www.unhcr.org/55e033816.html

Oltre 300,000 persone hanno attraversato il Mar Mediterraneo, tra cui 200,000 dirette in Grecia e 110,000 in Italia. (UNHCR)

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More than 300,000 people have risked their lives to cross the Mediterranean Sea so far this year. Over 2,600 didn't survive the dangerous crossing, (UNHCR)

"This is a primarily refugee crisis, not only a migration phenomenon" (UN High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres)

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Saving lives of refugees and migrants at sea continues to be a critical priority. (UNHCR)

Although challenging, this refugee emergency is manageable, provided that Europe is united in contributing to an effective response (UNHCR)

The management of borders needs to be consistent with national, EU and international law, including guaranteeing the right to seek asylum. (UNHCR)

Loss of hope and deepening poverty driving Syrians to seek refuge in Europe. (UNHCR)