And in modern times, too, war, from the thirty years war through two world wars, has been the main catalyst driving migratory flows. Factor in environmental disasters, starvation, and poverty and you get a dramatic rise in the number of refugees around the world. In 2015 there were more than 65 million. And their journey to safety is often fraught with danger. The big boat is coming right now, and we will rescue all of you. Wed like to ask you to be calm. Reporter the last minutes before the rescue are the most dangerous. Many people drown with just meters to go. Theres not enough fuel to reach europe, the rubber dinghies arent seaworthy, and even in good weather, its just a matter of time before they capsize. The bourbon argos is one of three Doctors Without Borders ships in the mediterranean. Three days ago, it dropped off hundreds of refugees on sicily. Now the rented ship is heading for the libyan coast. The ukrainian captain explains how slim chances are for the migrants. He says
And in modern times, too, war, from the thirty years war through two world wars, has been the main catalyst driving migratory flows. Factor in environmental disasters, starvation, and poverty and you get a dramatic rise in the number of refugees around the world. In 2015 there were more than 65 million. And their journey to safety is often fraught with danger. The big boat is coming right now, and we will rescue all of you. Wed like to ask you to be calm. Reporter the last minutes before the rescue are the most dangerous. Many people drown with just meters to go. Theres not enough fuel to reach europe, the rubber dinghies arent seaworthy, and even in good weather, its just a matter of time before they capsize. The bourbon argos is one of three Doctors Without Borders ships in the mediterranean. Three days ago, it dropped off hundreds of refugees on sicily. Now the rented ship is heading for the libyan coast. The ukrainian captain explains how slim chances are for the migrants. He says
How can the flow of migrants be stemmed . Thats a question being debated not just in europe, but also asia, the middle east, and africa. While the Global Players are working on new policies, a look at who actually takes in the most migrants can be quite a surprise. Pakistan, itself a poor country, hosts the greatest number worldwide, mostly from neighboring afghanistan. In lebanon, a country in constant turmoil, 1 4 of the population fled conflict or oppression elsewhere, primarily syria. Many on the move in africa settle first in kenya before often moving on. Some lucky few are fortunate enough to become part of a resettlement program. One small town in the usa has discovered welcoming migrants as a way to secure its own future. Reporter Fatuma Muhammad from sudan discovers something new about American Culture every day. Today shes learning what a cookout is. An english teacher tells her and the other refugees in her class about paper plates and barbeques. Here in utica, in upstate ne
How can the flow of migrants be stemmed . Thats a question being debated not just in europe, but also asia, the middle east, and africa. While the Global Players are working on new policies, a look at who actually takes in the most migrants can be quite a surprise. Pakistan, itself a poor country, hosts the greatest number worldwide, mostly from neighboring afghanistan. In lebanon, a country in constant turmoil, 1 4 of the population fled conflict or oppression elsewhere, primarily syria. Many on the move in africa settle first in kenya before often moving on. Some lucky few are fortunate enough to become part of a resettlement program. One small town in the usa has discovered welcoming migrants as a way to secure its own future. Reporter Fatuma Muhammad from sudan discovers something new about American Culture every day. Today shes learning what a cookout is. An english teacher tells her and the other refugees in her class about paper plates and barbeques. Here in utica, in upstate ne
Ohio State Lima librarian Zach Walton says books are a chance to learn more from the shared experiences of another. Over the last couple of years, there has been a