migrant – n. people who move from place to place, usually for economic reasons

dire – adj. causing fear or worry

hamper – v. to interfere with, to slow down

access – n. permission or ability to enter or use something

consequences – n. results of some action

smuggler – n. someone who takes things or people from one country to another secretly or illegally

unaccompanied – adj. not with anyone else, alone

facilities – n. building or equipment used for a specific purpose

vulnerable -adj. easily hurt emotionally or physically

staff – n. the workers responsible for the operations of an agency or business