Translation of "human misery" into French

For from the point of view of human misery there is every reason for the Union to concern itself intensively with Congo.

Du point de vue de la détresse humaine, toutes les raisons justifient en effet que l' Union européenne s' occupe en priorité du Congo.

He made his money as a smuggler, trafficking in human misery.

Ce passeur a gagné de l'argent en profitant de la misère humaine.