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BARCELONA, Spain — Thousands of migrants and refugees have landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa this week after crossing the Mediterranean Sea on small unseaworthy boats from Tunisia, overwhelming local authorities and aid organizations. Scenes of chaos at an overcrowded reception center in Lampedusa have provoked both solidarity and
A day after news of the tragedy emerged, migrants in the Tunisian city of Sfax prepared to make the same crossing.
The BBC explores the many reasons why the central Mediterranean is among the deadliest migration routes.
The investigation into Frontex comes after the Adriana capsized in June, with hundreds feared dead.
As the immigration crisis continues to unfold on the US southern border, similar issues are being seen in other western countries in Europe.