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Detained in America

The BBC uncovers allegations of filth, lice, sickness and neglect, in a vast system of mostly closed off camps scattered across the US holding more than 20,000 migrant children.

The US has a vast system of mostly closed off camps scattered across the country holding more than 20,000 migrant children. In a special investigation the BBC has uncovered allegations of filth, lice, cold temperatures, sickness and neglect through a series of interviews with children and staff. Children are coming across in record numbers, in the hopes being welcomed into President Biden's America. Many are travelling alone.

16 minutes

Last on

Thu 3 Jun 202116:30GMT

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