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The Central Mediterranean route to Europe via Italy is experiencing a surge in migration from countries like Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, and Gambia due to poverty, wars, and dictatorships. Despite Europe's deterrent strategies, migration through Libya remains high, with many migrants facing exploitation on their journey. Ports in Sicily are key entry points for migrants, with a significant number of young arrivals needing education and support programs. To combat racism, fostering a culture of learning to live together is crucial.
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The central Mediterranean is once again the main migratory path to Europe.
But the deterrent strategy of Europe has failed to reduce migration in central Mediterranean between Libya and Italy, with the Italian route once again becoming the main migrant gate to Europe.
The majority of migrants destined to Italy is fleeing from poverty, wars and dictatorships in Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan and Gambia. The Syrians no longer use the Libyan path.
A recent survey of new arrivals in Italy by the International Organization for Migration found out that 70% of respondents were to some extent exploited on their journey to Europe.
The main call for those who travel to Italy (and Europe) are the ports of Sicily. Most foreigners arrive from Nigeria, Eritrea, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Gambia.
There are more than 24,000 young people between the ages of 14 and 17, who have to go to school or attend recovery programs; The smallest (especially orphans) enter entrusting projects.