Desperation in the Mediterranean

Description

As the Mediterranean tourist season draws to a close, another deadly season of maritime people smuggling also ends. This season as in year's past, thousands of people have risked their lives to reach Europe by sea from North Africa. Many are simply trying to escape poverty, but others are fleeing conflict or persecution.

Metadata

Published to Youtube on: 13/12/2007

Archived on: 26/10/2019

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=KBRcj_LCZ5E