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After failed irregular journeys, passengers often end up in a far more difficult and dangerous situation than before they left, with no money, high debt, and no house to go back to.
In recent years, people who attempted irregular journey ended up stranded in countries of transit or destinationfor prolonged periods with limited access to food, water, medicine, or sanitary facilities. Some went missing in forests, died due to extreme weather conditions, or were subjected to prolonged detention. In such situations, it is often difficult to get help as UNHCR and other organizations have limited (and often no) access to people in these circumstances.
What you are about to watch, is based on the personal testimony of a family that attempted an irregular sea journey:
For more information on risks associated with irregular journeys by sea or land, please visit the Risks of Irregular Travel on the UNHCR Lebanon HELP website.
If you are thinking of embarking on an irregular journey, consider reaching out to UNHCR for confidential counseling at 04726111.
Remember that all services and assistance by UNHCR and its partners are free of charge.