Child migration through Panama's dangerous Darien Gap is up 40%, UN report says
This article is a summary of reporting by WLRN. Originally published May 16, 2024.
According to a United Nations children's agency report released in Panama City, an estimated 30,000 children braved the perilous jungle route connecting Colombia and Panama in the early months of 2024. The figures marked a dramatic 40 percent jump in child migration compared to the same period in previous years. Humanitarian agencies highlighted the severe vulnerabilities of unaccompanied minors and families facing starvation, disease, and criminal violence along the path.
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UNICEF reported that child crossings through the treacherous Darién Gap surged by 40% during early 2024.
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