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- Title
MIGRATION: IOM Africa Report.
- Abstract
A report by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the African Union Commission (AUC) highlights that conflict and violence, along with increasing climate shocks and hazards, are the main drivers of displacement and movements in sub-Saharan Africa. The report emphasizes that migration primarily occurs within the African continent rather than beyond its borders. It also discusses the interlinks between migration drivers in Africa, including economic disparities, political instability, and the impacts of climate change. The report calls for proactive strategic and innovative approaches to anticipate people's movements and find lasting solutions. Additionally, the report emphasizes the need for governments to commit to safeguarding the welfare of migrants and coordinating migration-related policies across Africa. The IOM also released a report on the alarming trends in migrant deaths and disappearances over the past decade, highlighting the dangers faced by those attempting to flee conflict zones without safe pathways. The report calls for strengthened search and rescue capacities, facilitation of safe, regular migration pathways, and evidence-based action to prevent further loss of life. The report also emphasizes the need for better-coordinated data collection and identification processes to provide closure to affected families. The text also includes information on recent incidents related to migration, such as the mistreatment of migrants in Algeria, a shipwreck off the coast of Djibouti, a mass grave found in Libya, and interceptions of irregular migrants in Morocco and Tunisia.
- Subjects
INTERNATIONAL Organization for Migration; AFRICAN Union; HUMAN smuggling; SMUGGLING; UNDOCUMENTED immigrants; CUSTOMS unions
- Publication
Africa Research Bulletin: Economic, Financial & Technical Series, 2024, Vol 61, Issue 3, p24653C
- ISSN
2053-227X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1467-6346.2024.11559.x