Meet the freedom-fighting smugglers on the Syrian border:
“As violence has intensified in Syria, the human smuggling business has boomed—in both directions. Syrian civilians employ smugglers in hopes of getting out of harms way, while journalists, aid groups, and human rights organizations hire them to gain access to the front lines. It can be an expensive proposition: Sources confirmed that smugglers have asked for upward of $20,000 for a single trip. But, increasingly, smugglers are giving a free ride to international journalists, or anyone else who promises to spread the word about the stakes in Syria. Indeed, perhaps the most telling aspect of this burgeoning market is that it’s informed by a calculus that’s not strictly economic.”
- Erin Banco and Sophia Jones, Meet the Freedom-Fighting Smugglers on the Syrian Border
Photo courtesy of the Daily Beast
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That’s some hardcore shit, right there! How do I get it on this? If I don’t become a journalist and see some of this...
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I worry the smuggling could get quickly out of hand. It must be watched closely and be well run-through. Speedy peace to...
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