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“For teenagers and men in their 20s, there is no future here,” he states plainly, underscoring the harsh realities faced by rural families with few no accessible opportunities.
Fleeting Opportunities and Uncertain Journeys
Despite the recent tragedies, authorities struggle to act decisively against human trafficking. Conversations with local smugglers reveal a thriving network that continues unabated, promising young men safe passage to Europe with an embrace of false confidence.
Two young men exploring their options spoke candidly with a smuggler who reassured them they would be safe; this contradiction lays bare the stark reality of those left behind: they are often preyed upon, discarded once out of sight.