From 31 August to 6 September, a total of 769 migrants were intercepted at sea and returned to Libya, according to the latest weekly maritime update from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The report states that so far in 2025, 16,241 migrants have been intercepted and returned to Libyan shores. This figure includes 14,083 men, 1,460 women, and 553 children, with an additional 145 migrants for whom no gender data is available.
The Central Mediterranean route remains deadly, with 429 deaths and 394 missing persons recorded from 1 January to 6 September 2025.