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Migrants in Bosnia-Herzegovina are at the mercy of an unscrupulous underground economy

by Matthew Algeo

May 11, 2021

To cross the border into Croatia, or "go the game," they often need to rely on others to get cash. That help comes at a price.

Members from an Afghani migrant family approach Croatia's border from the Bosnian side in an attempt to cross into the EU by foot. The family crossed into Croatia only to be pushed back to Bosnia by Croatian police a few hours later.

Damir Sagoli/Getty Images

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