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Agadez in Niger has long been the starting point for people smugglers moving migrants through the desert to Libya.Under pressure from Europe, the Niger government has been trying to combat people smuggling, but the local economy offers few alternatives.Those who give up smuggling usually end up in gold mining.
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Agadez in Niger has long been the starting point for people smugglers moving migrants through the desert to Libya. Under pressure from Europe, the Niger government has been trying to combat people smuggling, but the local economy offers few alternatives. Those who give up smuggling usually end up in gold mining. But it’s hard and dangerous work, and only a few make their fortunes.
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- Release date
- Nov 20, 2023
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- 1h 16m
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- Language
- Hausa
- Country
- Switzerland
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