Colombian refugees sail for 20 hours on high seas to reach Ecuador

“Most Colombian refugees flee their country by land or air, but one group of 37 people was so desperate to escape from the violence that they braved the high seas in a small fishing boat to reach safety in Ecuador.

UNHCR is coordinating the distribution of emergency aid – including food, mattresses and hygiene kits – to the 19 adults and 18 children. The Colombians have been recovering since reaching the northern village of Tambillo on January 17 after 20 hours at sea.”

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