ILLEGAL ROUTE OF AFRICAN MIGRANTS TO EUROPE

Welcome back to my blog channel where I will be discussing on the illegal and dangerous route Africans take to reach Europe. This discussion is a warning to individuals planning to go to Europe to be wary of these routes and take the legal route to migrate.

Historically, international boundaries between Europe (Spain) and Morrocco, and by extension North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya) as connecting countries have been the subject of intense political debate, especially regarding immigration policies, border security, and illegal activities such as drug trafficking and human trafficking. Several causes have contributed to the current increase in migration to Europe. Millions of people have been displaced by war in Syria and other Middle Eastern nations, and there has also been a sharp increase in migration from Africa due to political instability and economic disparities. The main entrance ports for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea are Spain, Greece, and Italy, where most migrants and refugees arrive in Europe. Other countries such as Germany, France, and the UK also receive significant numbers of migrants and refugees.

The Moroccan borders with Spain specifically the island of Ceuta and Melilla are seen as points of interest for migrants seeking to enter Europe. It is understood that migrants take these journeys (dangerous and unpleasant) even from the western part of Africa through the rigors and dangerous pathway of the Sahara Desert through Libya before deciding to come all the way to Morocco or through to the canary island. The challenges these migrants face in terms of risks which include but are not limited to drowning at sea, physical injuries during border crossing. Also, the terrible role of human traffickers, who also charge these poor migrants outrageous fees, and the poor living conditions in the forest, which exposes vulnerable migrants—women and children in particular—to inhumane risks that may result in post-traumatic stress disorders for so many years ahead.

The psychological and emotional duties experienced by migrants like in the Morocco forests who encounter challenges such as loneliness, helplessness, and lack of opportunities as stated in the MOVIE BOLINGO. We watch how migrants show extreme stress and grief, and I must applaud the efforts of the Baraka Center as they provide suitable treatment and support, even from a mental health perspective, which works in conjunction with their assistance to help migrants forget their terrible travel experiences.

Desperate and impoverished Africans travel over the Sahara Desert from Niger to Libya; some of them drive at the rear of the truck through the heat and dust. When the migrants' truck breaks down, the migrants are stranded, abandoned with no water and most are left to die. These migrants claim they are unaware of the risks associated with driving. They claim to be enticed by social media, they saw job prospects and a promising future. The dream they saw is a scam. Male and female migrants are both victims of organ trafficking, and female migrants are coerced into prostitution. The Mediterranean route see a lot of migrants buried in the mass grave in the sea when boats capsize and men, women and children drown. Traveling via the Mediterranean and Sahara is a journey through deceit and death.

In conclusion, The EU can create a unified immigration policy that outlines the requirements for third-country nationals to enter and remain in the EU, including guidelines for family reunion, work permits, and visas. The goal of the integration policy is to assist refugees and migrants in integrating into their new communities and become contributing members of the community. Successful management of the migrant situation requires collaboration between national governments, international organizations, civil society, and host communities but this makes me question the role of the European Union and the African Union as there is absolutely no collaboration between them. This also will enable proactive responses in managing the situation of illegal migrant routes.