This has turned into "big business."
New networks trafficking Syrians from Egypt to Europe
The UN Security Council is set to vote on the EU's proposal for military action against people smugglers in the Mediterranean. But who are they, what do their networks look like, and are they really a security threat?
The people smuggling trade in Egypt has existed for years, mostly operating out of rural villages. But following the influx of Syrian refugees to Egypt, a new network has emerged and it relies heavily on Syrians in Egypt to conduct its business.
Tom Rollins, a journalist working on refugee migration in the Mediterranean, told DW that while there is a hierarchy to the Syrian networks in Egypt, much of the trafficking works organically. He said the networks are typically comprised of a kingpin and simsars, or brokers, who serve as middlemen between potential migrants and those who operate the boats.
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New networks trafficking Syrians from Egypt to Europe Middle East DW.DE 15.05.2015?
New networks trafficking Syrians from Egypt to Europe
The UN Security Council is set to vote on the EU's proposal for military action against people smugglers in the Mediterranean. But who are they, what do their networks look like, and are they really a security threat?
The people smuggling trade in Egypt has existed for years, mostly operating out of rural villages. But following the influx of Syrian refugees to Egypt, a new network has emerged and it relies heavily on Syrians in Egypt to conduct its business.
Tom Rollins, a journalist working on refugee migration in the Mediterranean, told DW that while there is a hierarchy to the Syrian networks in Egypt, much of the trafficking works organically. He said the networks are typically comprised of a kingpin and simsars, or brokers, who serve as middlemen between potential migrants and those who operate the boats.
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New networks trafficking Syrians from Egypt to Europe Middle East DW.DE 15.05.2015?
