The Libya route to Europe

Nearly 13,000 Pakistanis headed for Libya and Egypt this year to attempt to cross into Europe. In June this year, an overcrowded vessel sank off Greece leading to huge loss of life. A survey conducted at the end of last year found 62% of boys and young men aged 15-24 wanted to leave Pakistan. We're joined by the BBC's Pakistan correspondent, Caroline Davies, who has spoken to families who lost family members in the Greek shipwreck, as well as people accused of human smuggling.

And, the northern US state of Wisconsin is considering a law that would lower the age of people who can serve alcohol to 14 years old. In recent years, at least 9 US states have lowered the age to serve alcohol in bars and restaurants. A local journalist tells us why this is happening and gives us the local reaction.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Mediterranean sea migrants in small boat, aerial view. March 11, 2023. Credit: https://SEA-WATCH.ORG/Reuters)