A Road That Death Often Travels

For many in West and Central Africa, the only hope for decent work lies in reaching Libya, and from there Europe and the Americas. For these illegal immigrants, the journey often means traveling across the punishing Sahara desert. But while surviving the trip is a victory itself, it is no guarantee that they will find the better life they seek. – YaleGlobal

A Road That Death Often Travels

Norimitsu Onishi
Wednesday, September 18, 2002

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