Mali crisis and Sahel instability: a call for collective action on migration
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Boubacar Seye highlights the urgent need for a collective response to a new migratory crisis stemming from instability in the Sahel region, particularly in Mali. Political instability, deteriorating security, and the weakening of state structures in countries like Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Chad are fueling a profound crisis with repercussions beyond national borders. Forced displacement, economic exile, and survival migrations are intensifying, indicating significant migratory pressure both within Africa and towards other regions. Seye argues that ignoring this reality means reacting rather than anticipating, as each migratory movement signifies a breakdown in social ties, trust in the state, and future prospects. The Sahel, he states, is not just exporting migrants but revealing the failures of a regional order unable to guarantee security, development, and dignity for its populations. He warns against a purely security-focused or isolationist approach, advocating for a broader, integrated vision that addresses security, governance, and human mobility together. This requires enhanced coordination among Sahelian states, neighboring countries, and regional and international organizations, driven by a clear political will for cooperation. Seye emphasizes that migration should be seen not only as a challenge but also as a structural factor to be integrated into public policies, calling for investment in crisis prevention, territorial resilience, and the reconstruction of th
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