Migrants surge through Sahel in bid to reach Europe

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Migrants surge through Sahel in bid to reach Europe

A new surge of migrants have crossed the Sahel desert to North Africa to try and reach Europe. It's after Niger revoked a law against migrant smuggling. The move has received widespread support, and some Nigeriens say it's inspiring a shift in ideology. Rahul Radhakrishnan reports from Niamey.

May 17, 2024