At least three people died after a boat carrying migrants capsized south of the Greek island of Crete, the ERT broadcaster reported, citing the coastguard.
The main drivers of displacement remain large conflicts like Sudan, Myanmar and Ukraine, and the continued failure to stop the fighting.
Another 103,000 South Sudanese have sought refuge in neighbouring countries, pushing the total number of South Sudanese refugees to 2.3 million.
Uganda hosts more than half of that total, while Burundi has seen most new arrivals since January’s flash M23 offensive.
Syrian exiles are not yet flooding back into their country, according to figures released on Friday by the UN refugee agency.
Zambia has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict between two warring factions in Sudan, which has triggered a devastating humanitarian crisis.
The UNHCR said that in May, 120 million people were displaced globally.
UNHCR said that many of those on the move underestimate the journey’s risks and dangers.
The UN Refugee Agency warned on Friday that aid was slowing down.
Two hundred and forty nine of the boat passengers were turned away by villagers at two sites.
