NewzUnited Nations agencies issued a warning on Wednesday regarding the severe risks and violence faced by underage migrants travelling alone to Europe. According to a recent report, over 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children arrived in Europe last year.
Data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reveals that nearly half of the 4,600 migrants aged 15 to 24 surveyed reported experiencing physical violence along their journeys to Europe, with particularly high incidents occurring in Libya.
UN officials highlighted that the lack of safe pathways contributes significantly to the vulnerability of these young travellers, exposing them to ongoing abuse and exploitation during their migration processes.
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