Migrant surge into EU refines people-smuggling
Rising demand for illicit transiting to Europe is changing the people-smuggling business with far reaching consequences
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- Syrian demand
- Libyan environment
- Smuggling bonanza
- Pricing structures
- Dangerous journey
- Smuggling business models
- Response to migration crisis
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