African migrants attempting to flee to Europe disembark in Sfax from a vessel belonging to the Tunisian coastguard, after having been intercepted at sea, on 10 August 2023.
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The argument is a familiar one: African citizens are unaware of the risks tied to the perilous journey across the Mediterranean and the West must therefore enlighten them.
Chinese migrants wait for a boat after having walked across the Darien Gap from Colombia to Panama.
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A gloomier economic outlook in China and tightening state control have combined with the influence of social media in encouraging migration.
Mourners gather outside a detention center in Ciudad Juarez.
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‘Extensive use’ of detention led to tragic fire, according to the UN special rapporteur for migrant rights. US-Mexico policy has fueled the growth.
Channel crossings have been increasing in recent years.
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Arresting smugglers is difficult, and doesn’t make migrants less likely to seek out their services.