Catholic Relief Services is deeply concerned by the proposed asylum restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border because it puts migrants seeking asylum at a greater risk of violence. Just like in many parts of Africa, migrants coming to the U.S.-Mexico border are fleeing life-threatening situations and are often doing so as a last resort. However, the main driver of migration in Africa right now is climate change. The effects of that disease rippled across the globe, and climate change is causing the exact same thing. The international community needs to come together and make slowing climate change and mitigating its impacts a top priority.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 07, 2023 21:03 UTC