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Irregular migration to Europe : a case study of the Gambia and Senegal

Mini Dissertation (LLM (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa))--University of Pretoria 2024.

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spelling oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/101112 Irregular migration to Europe : a case study of the Gambia and Senegal Killander, Magnus ajifagaye@gmail.com Diallo, Papa Fara Gaye, Fatou UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Migration Irregular Smuggling Protocol Criminalisation Mini Dissertation (LLM (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa))--University of Pretoria 2024. The smuggling of migrants from The Gambia and Senegal to Europe has become a pressing issue, reflecting broader patterns of irregular migration driven by economic, social, and political factors. This phenomenon involves complex networks that exploit vulnerable individuals seeking better opportunities abroad. Migrants often undertake perilous journeys through diverse routes, facing significant risks including violence, exploitation, and even death. The porous land borders between The Gambia and Senegal facilitate the movement of people, complicating efforts to combat smuggling. Despite international legal frameworks such as the Protocol Against the Smuggling of Migrants, enforcement remains challenging due to limited resources, inadequate border management systems, and the lack of a robust monitoring mechanism to assess the implementation of the Protocol. Effective responses require comprehensive strategies that enhance border control, improve cooperation between states, and address the root causes of migration. Establishing mechanisms for monitoring implementation, fostering community engagement, and providing support for vulnerable migrants are essential steps. By addressing these challenges, both The Gambia and Senegal can better manage migration flows and protect the rights of individuals caught in smuggling networks while contributing to broader regional and international efforts to combat this issue. Centre for Human Rights LLM (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa) Restricted Faculty of Laws SDG-10: Reduced inequalities 2025-02-21T07:35:01Z 2025-02-21T07:35:01Z 2025-04 2024-10-24 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101112 10.25403/UPresearchdata.28450847 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria
spellingShingle UCTD
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Migration
Irregular
Smuggling
Protocol
Criminalisation
Irregular migration to Europe : a case study of the Gambia and Senegal
title Irregular migration to Europe : a case study of the Gambia and Senegal
title_full Irregular migration to Europe : a case study of the Gambia and Senegal
title_fullStr Irregular migration to Europe : a case study of the Gambia and Senegal
title_full_unstemmed Irregular migration to Europe : a case study of the Gambia and Senegal
title_short Irregular migration to Europe : a case study of the Gambia and Senegal
title_sort irregular migration to europe a case study of the gambia and senegal
topic UCTD
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Migration
Irregular
Smuggling
Protocol
Criminalisation
url http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101112