"Francina, a 23-year-old from the Republic of Congo, has been on the road alone since her parents were killed in a conflict. After fleeing to Mali, she arrived in Mauritania in 2023, where she initially felt welcomed but now fears deportation due to police actions targeting migrants."
"Rights groups, including a United Nations expert panel, have raised concerns about the legality of arrests and forced deportations under international refugee law, accusing authorities of complicating the process of obtaining legal papers intentionally."
Mauritanian authorities have deported thousands of migrants to Mali and Senegal following an EU deal. Francina, a 23-year-old from the Republic of Congo, experienced displacement after her parents were killed. She initially felt welcomed in Mauritania but now fears deportation due to police actions targeting migrants. Rights groups have raised concerns about the legality of these deportations and the complicating of legal processes for migrants. Many now live in fear, resorting to hiding to avoid arrest and deportation.
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