05.09.2013, BBC

Australia: Why boat people risk it all

Every month, thousands of migrants undertake a perilous journey across the Indian Ocean to try to reach Australia's shores. Many are fleeing troubles in countries like Afghanistan, Iran and Sri Lanka. They pay huge sums to people smugglers, who operate often unsafe boats out of Indonesia. The BBC has spoken to three migrants at different stages of their journey. read more

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