Niger's Military Government Reverses Anti-Migration Law After 8 Years
Niger's military government has repealed an anti-migration law that had reduced the flow of West Africans to Europe. The law, passed in 2015, made it illegal to transport migrants through Niger. The government's decision to revoke the law aims to gain support at home, particularly in northern desert communities that had benefited from migration. The change in policy had previously led to a decline in migrants passing through Niger, but it also negatively impacted local economies. The European Union had launched a trust fund to address the root causes of migration, but many felt it was insufficient. The repeal of the law may lead to a resurgence in migration through Niger.
