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World Service,1 min

How one boy's death pricked consciences around Europe

The World This Week

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The death of three-year-old Alan Kurdi had more impact on public opinion and politicians than the enduring misery of hundreds of thousands. Chris Morris on how the picture of Alan's lifeless body on a beach in Greece galvanised Europe into action. Photo: Alan and his brother Galib, in happier times.

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