Migrants and refugees face horrific abuse and risk their lives along the route stretching from West Africa or the East and Horn of Africa to Libya. Using its relevant data sources, it estimates that a minimum of 1,750 migrants and refugees died on these journeys in 2018 and 2019. West and North Africa migrant abuseMigrants passing through West and North Africa often report suffering from physical violence. At least 57% of migrants who travel through West Africa experience physical violence, while 36% are victims of abuse in North Africa. As well, the UNHCR pointed to Algeria as one of the main perpetrators of alleged abuse of migrants and refugees.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 31, 2020 21:22 UTC