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BBC Trending: From a suspected smuggler’s TikTok to tragedy
Apr 30, 2025
21:20
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- The tragic Atlantic crossing illustrates the extreme risks migrants face, driven by a desperate search for a better life.
- Social media plays a crucial role in human trafficking, as smugglers exploit aspirations while showcasing a glamorous lifestyle online.
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Tragic Journey of Migrants
Eighty-six Pakistani men embarked on a perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a better life, but what was supposed to be a three-day transit turned into a harrowing 14-day ordeal. The overfilled fishing boat faced severe challenges, leading to multiple deaths and numerous individuals going missing at sea. Survivors recounted terrifying experiences of drinking seawater to survive, succumbing to delirium, starvation, and abuse from the crew. This tragic incident highlights the dangerous lengths people go to in their pursuit of migrating to Europe, often driven by the hope of a better future.
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