Paola Pace, IOM Head of Mission: “The coup in Niger threatens migrants, the risks of exploitation and abuse increase”

A crossroads between West and North Africa, Niger is a central hub for African migratory routes within the region and towards the Mediterranean. The crisis caused by the coup of July 26 represents a threat to the migrants who are in the country and a challenge for those who work in this sector.

Paula Peaceinterim Head of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Niger, talks about the situation on the ground, the numbers and intentions of those in the African country and the problems posed by the new national context.