VOICED : For desperate migrants, shipwrecks a risk worth taking

The video discusses the plight of migrants in Alexandria, Egypt, focusing on Faris Albasha, a Syrian refugee. It highlights the risks migrants face crossing the Mediterranean to Europe, the strategies they employ, and the seasonal increase in migration attempts. The UN reports over 35,000 migrants have reached Europe this year, but many perish at sea, as seen in a recent tragedy where 700 drowned. Despite the dangers, migrants continue to seek better lives in Europe.

What are the expectations for the number of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean this year?

What tragic event occurred on April 18th in relation to migrant crossings?