With Europe closed, migrants stalled in Mauritania limbo

Mauritania crackdown slows migrant departures but not dreams of Europe

As Mauritania tightens its borders and Europe hardens its migration policies, departures from the country's shores may be falling. But for many migrants gathered in Nouadhibou, the forces pushing them to leave remain firmly in place.

With Europe closed, migrants stalled in Mauritania limbo

Document checks, mass expulsions, coastal surveillance and smuggler arrests have caused migration from Mauritania to plummet over the past year.

Mauritania crackdown slows migrant departures but not dreams of Europe » Africa Global Village

As Mauritania tightens its borders and Europe hardens its migration policies, departures from the country’s shores may be falling. But for many migrants gathered in Nouadhibou, the forces pushing them to leave remain firmly in place.Sourced from Africanews The post Mauritania crackdown slows migrant departures but not dreams of Europe appeared first on Africa Global Village.