Migrants have come to Europe over the last few years through a variety of transit countries. Refugees from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan have come through Turkey, whereas the migrants from sub-Saharan Africa and the Horn of Africa mainly travel through the North African countries, from where they attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea. The European Union, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the cockpit, reached an agreement with Turkey last year, offering financial support in return for Turkey keeping refugees from crossing into other European countries. And as with Turkey, she is trying to support Egypt and its present government in order to maintain stability. Europe still has no solution for the situation in Libya, the main transit country for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 07, 2017 06:02 UTC