The migrants' harrowing journey

Neither sea nor border patrol will stop these men, women, and children

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Refugees and Migrants aboard a fishing boat driven by smugglers reach the Greek Island coast of Lesbos
(Image credit: (REUTERS/Antonio Bronic)Relentless rain, meager supplies, scant shelter, and aggressive border patrols are just a few of the hardships these men, women, and children face on their journey. Ev)

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Lauren Hansen
Lauren Hansen

Lauren Hansen produces The Week’s podcasts and videos and edits the photo blog, Captured. She also manages the production of the magazine's iPad app. A graduate of Kenyon College and Northwestern University, she previously worked at the BBC and Frontline. She knows a thing or two about pretty pictures and cute puppies, both of which she tweets about @mylaurenhansen.

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