What’s Behind the Surge in Refugees. Crossing the Mediterranean Sea
The civil war in Libya has made it easier for smugglers to transport people through the country. As a result, the number of people fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea has surged since last year. In the last week, as many as 1,200 migrants may have drowned attempting the journey. APRIL 20, 2015 Related Article
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