Mauritania crackdown on migrants slashes European arrivals to near zero amid brutal pushbacks
Mauritania's pushback efforts against migrants have drastically reduced arrivals in Europe, leaving those in hiding to fear deportation and a uncertain future. Al Jazeera has spoken to migrant voices who are struggling to cope with the harsh new reality under Mauritania's aggressive anti-migrant policies.
Mauritania's pushback efforts have drastically reduced the number of migrants arriving in Europe, leaving those who were previously smuggled into the country now facing a precarious future in hiding. The country's border forces have increased their patrols and operations, making it increasingly difficult for people to attempt to reach European shores by sea or land. Many are now forced to stay in Mauritania, living in squalid conditions, while others are attempting to make their way to other destinations, such as Morocco or Algeria. The situation has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of those trapped between the country's borders and Europe.
