Niger has condemned the uncoordinated deportations of African migrants by Algeria and Libya, accusing both countries of violating international human rights obligations and bilateral cooperation frameworks. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Niamey, Niger’s Interior Minister General Mohamed Toumba described the repatriations from Algiers and Tripoli as “regrettable and unacceptable.”
He criticized the lack of prior coordination, stating the expulsions breach treaties on migration governance and regional cooperation. “These actions undermine mutual trust and our shared responsibilities under international law,” Toumba said.
The meeting also spotlighted Niger’s newly adopted national migration policy, which aims to improve border management, protect migrant rights, and address root causes of irregular migration. Officials stressed the need for greater awareness and harmonization of migration efforts across the region.
Niger, a major transit country for migrants heading to North Africa and Europe, has increasingly called for more structured international collaboration to tackle migration challenges humanely and legally.
