The Niger-Libya corridor: smugglers' perspectives

This research paper examines the dynamics of irregular migration along the Niger-Libya corridor, arguing that interventions to reduce migration flows must account for the complex local political economy and the interests of non-state actors in Niger to avoid regional destabilization.

• Due to instability and violence in Libya, policy-makers have focused on Niger as a transit country to reduce the number of migrants traveling to Europe via the Mediterranean, specifically targeting the smuggling hub of Agadez.
• The interests of local actors in Niger regarding migrant smuggling and the movement of people are not aligned with European interests; Agadez operates within a larger system of ethnically based zones of protection and control in the Sahel's political economy.
• Effective interventions to protect migrants and reduce migration flows require a nuanced understanding of local dynamics and non-state actors to prevent the destabilization of stable areas within a volatile region.

APA

Tinti, P., & Westcott, T. (n.d.). The Niger-Libya corridor: smugglers' perspectives. Institute for Security Studies. https://issafrica.org/research/papers/the-niger-libya-corridor-smugglers-perspectives

Chicago

Tinti, Peter, and Tom Westcott. The Niger-Libya corridor: smugglers' perspectives. Institute for Security Studies, n.d. https://issafrica.org/research/papers/the-niger-libya-corridor-smugglers-perspectives.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{tintindnigerlibya, author = {Tinti, Peter and Westcott, Tom}, title = {{The Niger-Libya corridor: smugglers' perspectives}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, url = {https://issafrica.org/research/papers/the-niger-libya-corridor-smugglers-perspectives}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }