Europe/Central Asia
March 5, 2021
Witness: “If You Scream, They Will Beat You More”
Akram risked his life to reach Western Europe. But instead of being safe when he reached an EU border, like so many migrants Akram experienced violence by authorities along the so-called Balkan route.

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