Forced migration a curse for the EA region that also brings blessing
Sudanese refugees from the Tandelti area who crossed into Chad, in Koufroun, near Echbara, receive aid on April 30, 2023. PHOTO | GUEIPEUR DENIS SASSOU | AFP
Conflict, drought and poverty fuelled high levels of cross-border movements in Eastern Africa in the past year, amplifying vulnerabilities and inequalities.
"However, the high mobility was one of the most transformative forces of development in Africa," noted Laura Nistri, the regional data hub coordinator for the East and Horn of Africa at IOM - UN Migration.
