VOICED : Sudan boosts border patrols to curb people smuggling

The video discusses the plight of nearly 30,000 migrants fleeing Eritrea, facing abduction and challenges in Sudan. Many escape Eritrea's autocratic regime and military conscription, seeking freedom and safety. Sudan serves as a key transit point for migrants heading to Europe, but faces difficulties in guarding its border with Eritrea. Migrant smuggling has become a lucrative business, with migrants living in fear of being sent back home.

What is one of the main reasons Eritrean migrants enter Sudan illegally?

• To join family members

• To escape military conscription

• To access better healthcare

• To find employment opportunities

What challenge do Eritrean migrants face after entering Sudan?

• Lack of food and water

• Abduction by tribesmen

• Harsh weather conditions

• Language barriers

Why is Sudan considered a key transit point for migrants?

• It has a large migrant community

• It offers free passage to Europe

• It shares a long border with Eritrea

• It has a strong economy

What measures have Sudanese forces taken to combat smuggling?

• Offering rewards for information

• Building a border wall

• Increased border patrols

• Deporting all migrants

What is a significant economic aspect of migrant smuggling?

• It is funded by international aid

• It generates billions of dollars

• It is a low-cost operation

• It is a government-run initiative