IRREGULAR MIGRATION ACROSS THE SAHARA DESERT TO LIBYA: STORIES OF PAIN, HOPE, AND RESILIENCE
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This paper examines the lived experiences of irregular migrants from Ghana who migrated to Libya through the Sahara Desert, focusing on the challenges encountered and the coping strategies adopted. Using a qualitative research design, 20 participants (19 males and 1 female) were purposively recruited for the study. In-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted to gather data which were analyzed thematically. The findings of the study indicated that majority of irregular migrants faced challenges such as dehydration, inability to access healthcare, and exposure to harsh weather conditions due to the remoteness of the Sahara Desert. The study further revealed that migrants included in this study resorted to religion, goal setting, and reliance on fellow travelers for emotional support as their coping strategies. Key recommendations included creation of regular pathways for foreign workers through multilateral collaboration, creation of viable economic opportunities in sending countries, and the urgent need to reach migrants trapped in transit countries.
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