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How to Deter Refugees and Migrants From Risky Journeys?

Thousands of African refugees and migrants risk their lives every day to reach Europe, but what can be done to persuade them not to take this perilous journey?

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By Pierre Vimont
Published on Oct 7, 2016

Source: Al Jazeera’s Inside Story

Speaking to Al Jazeera’s Inside Story, Pierre Vimont was asked to comment on Europe’s refugee crisis and what should be done to deter refugees from crossing the Mediterranean Sea. He was joined by Patricia Danzi, the Red Cross’s regional director for Africa, and Sara Tesorieri, policy and advocacy adviser for the Norwegian Refugee Council.

This interview was originally aired by Al Jazeera English.

Pierre Vimont
Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe
Pierre Vimont
EUMigrationDemocracyMiddle EastEuropeNorth AfricaWestern EuropeIran

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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