Extreme Risk Makes the Journey Feasible: Decision-Making amongst Migrants in the Horn of Africa
This article explores how some potential migrants in the Horn of Africa incorporate the prospects of extreme danger into their journeys. It draws on evidence from qualitative interviews and focus group discussions with over 400 respondents, mainly from Ethiopian and Somali communities. It shows that...
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2021
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Social Inclusion
Year: 2021, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 186-195 |
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