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Senegal social forum urges paradigm shift in migration

On 8 November in Dakar, Mamadou Mignane Diouf, coordinator of the Senegalese Social Forum, made a resounding call for a radical reappraisal of how migration is viewed. Speaking at the opening of a National Forum on the European Union’s migration policy, he argued that migration should be understood as “a demographic and economic component linked …

[Press review]: From expulsions and shipwrecks to justice and hope, a world of contradictions lies ahead.

Migration realities, ranging from deadly shipwrecks and controversial expulsions to the trials of smugglers and diplomatic tensions, come into collision across the globe, from Nouadhibou to London, Tunis to Accra and Ankara to Paris. However, there are also educational initiatives and advocacy efforts that portray migration as an opportunity rather than a threat. The coastguard …

IOM launches new initiative to trace missing migrants on Africa–Europe routes

In an unprecedented collaboration, the International Organisation of Migration (IOM) and the governments of The Gambia and Mauritania are working together to locate migrants who have gone missing or died while travelling to Europe. With the support of partners such as the ICRC and forensic anthropology teams, the programme will provide answers for families, strengthen …

Global stance against migrants’ detention in Libya

Several countries are calling on Libya to end the arbitrary detention of migrants, denouncing the associated torture, sexual violence, executions and impunity in the process. Although Tripoli acknowledges the gravity of the situation, it is only offering promises of reforms ‘during the transition period’. At a United Nations assembly held in Geneva on 11 November …

Al-Fasher, Sudan, lies deserted – a ghost town under bombardment

The occupation of Al-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Sudan, with dire humanitarian consequences. Tens of thousands of women, men, children and the elderly are fleeing the violence tearing West Darfur apart. Clashes between the army and the RSF since 15 April 2023 have plunged …

IOM joins forces with Gambia and Mauritania to locate missing migrants

In response to the increasing number of tragedies involving migrants on routes to Europe, the IOM announced the launch of a pioneering initiative in West Africa on 4 November. The organisation aims to strengthen the capacity of national authorities to trace missing migrants and provide families with answers, working in close collaboration with the Gambian …