Syrian Refugees: Desperate in Lampedusa

4,471 views · Published 21 November 2013 · 5:21 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2013 · News & Politics

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In the last year, more than 13,000 people have arrived in Lampedusa, Italy. Many have died attempting the crossing. Young men from across the African continent mix with families from Syria..all share the same dream.. of security and stability in Europe.

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