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Climate migrants: an ignored global emergency
Over the past few decades, the world has been confronted with a phenomenon that has been growing in importance and attracting international attention: climate migrants. These individuals displaced by the effects of climate change are a vulnerable population in search of survival. While the debate around migration often focuses on political and economic causes, it …
Guineans detained in Turkey in unfortunate conditions
The Turkish authorities have launched a search operation for undocumented migrants in their country for several months. Since the beginning of this campaign to arrest people in an irregular situation, several Guineans have reportedly been arrested. This is the case of a video in which a Guinean is violently arrested by the Turkish police. Last …
Irregular Migration: What Happens to Unaccompanied Minors
The high intensity with which waves of migrants are landing in the Canary Islands this summer 2023 is worrying the Spanish authorities. Especially with temperatures starting to drop drastically in Europe and on the ocean. In October 2023 alone, more than 13,000 candidates were rescued by the Spanish services. And at least 3,000 others were …
ECOWAS sanctions add challenges to migrants, refugees’ support in Niger
Since 26 July 2023, when the military announced the ouster of President Bazoum Mohamed, the international community has unanimously condemned the seizure of power by force in Niger. This condemnation by the international community was followed by a series of suspensions of humanitarian aid and development cooperation by some countries. This situation does not spare …
Migrant assistance body claims repatriation of Senegalese violates human rights
The political crisis that has shaken Senegal in recent months with demonstrations and very violent repression no longer guarantees stability to the population. This is the conclusion that the Spanish Commission for Assistance to Migrants (CEAR) seems to have drawn from the current situation in Senegal. As a result, the CEAR claims that the repatriation …
Humanitarian care in Niger: a major challenge versus the influx of migrants
Since 2012, due to insecurity linked to terror groups’ attacks, Niger has constantly hosted refugees from Nigeria, Mali and Burkina Faso. Added to this, there are internally displaced persons and migrants in the country. As a result, Niger hosts more than 200,000 refugees, 213,000 migrants and 377,000 internally displaced people on its territory, according to …