Migration is getting riskier even as progress is made

Migration is getting riskier even as progress is made

The Global Compact is working, but shifting routes are making journeys more dangerous.

Migration Routes Shift, Increasing Dangers Despite Progress in Compact

The Global Compact on migration is yielding progress; however, increased dangers arise as smugglers adapt to intensified patrols. Following a new UK-France deal aimed at reducing small boat crossings, reports indicate that launch sites are shifting further south, exacerbating risks for migrants.