Gianfranco Rosi

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More people than ever have died when attempting the dangerous smugglers’ crossing from Africa to Italy, according to the United Nations.

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More people than ever have died when attempting the dangerous smugglers’ crossing from Africa to Italy, according to the United Nations.

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