In the last 20 years more than 20,000 migrants have perished in the sea trying to reach Europe from Africa. This week alone some 800 migrants were reported drowned in the water between Libya and Italy.
By Lisa Bryant
The deaths of hundreds of migrants in the Mediterranean this week has only recast the spotlight on the perils of reaching Europe. And for those forunate enough to reach a place like Calais, France, only find that their problems aren’t over.
Lisa Bryant of VOA has the story:
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