Focus on Africa Djibouti launches a crackdown on migrants
May 21, 2025
Tanya Pacifico, Chief of Mission for the International Organization for Migration in Djibouti, highlights the challenges faced by migrants in the country amid a crackdown aimed at undocumented individuals. Kambale Musavuli, a human rights advocate, discusses the impact on vulnerable populations like women and children. Izmi Stollard, a BBC Climate and Science reporter, delves into the dire environmental implications of deforestation in Africa, linking it to conflict and urging for global action to protect crucial tropical forests.
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Djibouti's Migration Challenge
- Djibouti faces massive migration flows that challenge its infrastructure and population size.
- The government aims to regularize migrants to better manage these flows and maintain stability.
Djibouti's Role in Migration Routes
- Djibouti remains a key transit point for migrants en route to the Arabian Peninsula.
- The government pushes for migrants to have proper documents to regularize their stay and work.
Regional Impact of Djibouti Crackdown
- Most irregular migrants in Djibouti are Ethiopian, affecting Ethiopia's reception capacity when returns increase.
- Regional conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan may influence future migration dynamics.