Migration

Migrant smugglers are winning. Here’s why

Sudanese migrants warm their hands over a wood fire in Ouistreham, France, October 30, 2017. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol - RC131FAAA9B0

To solve the problem of migrant smuggling, we must first face up to a few stark truths. Image: REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

Anne Gallagher
President, International Catholic Migration Commission
Jørgen Carling
Research Professor, Peace Research Institute Oslo
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In which regions live the most adults who want to migrate abroad? (in %), 2010–2015
In which regions live the most adults who want to migrate abroad? (in %), 2010–2015 Image: Source: Gallup World Poll, 2010–2015; International Organization for Migration
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