Biggest tragedy

There is no doubt that the death toll from the sinking of a migrant boat off the coast of Senegal, which rose to 39, makes it one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years. The world needs to take serious action against those involved in the dirty business of luring poor people from developing countries into risking their lives in the hope of reaching developed countries and securing a better future.

It is one of the biggest humanitarian tragedies the world is facing, as illegal migrant transportation frequently makes headlines following the sinking of boats carrying hundreds of migrants. These heartbreaking incidents are widely reported in print and on social media.

The need of the hour is to take strict action against the white-collar criminals who are playing with innocent lives purely for the sake of making a small profit. Human lives are precious, and no one should be allowed to exploit vulnerable people for financial gain.

Aamir Shahzad,
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