Desperate Journeys: Spain now main route to Europe for refugees and migrants
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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Spain became the main route for refugees and migrants to seek entry to Europe in 2018, and the death toll for people crossing the Western Mediterranean to reach the country increased four-fold in a year. Hamidou’s search for safety took two years as he made a perilous trip from home in Mali to southern Spain, where he now seeks asylum. Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact hqvideo@unhcr.org. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
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Published to Youtube on: 30/01/2019
Archived on: 12/03/2025
Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=xTlZ8TlYXFU