Child migration through the Darien Gap up 40 per cent so far this year

Child migration through the jungle of the Darien Gap has become a protracted crisis. Based on the trends observed in the first four months and the regional context, it is estimated that 800,000 people, including 160,000 children and adolescents, could cross the jungle in 2024, with many likely to require critical humanitarian assistance.

Key wordsforced migration / Migrant children / refugee children

CountriesCentral America

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