Outlet: Arab News

Language: English

Abstract: The Mediterranean faces a humanitarian crisis as migrants risk their lives crossing from Africa to Europe. European policies prioritize self-interest, while North African nations exploit migration. The securitized approach worsens the crisis, as evidenced by EU-trained Libyan Coast Guard leading to more deaths. Change is overdue, requiring leaders to prioritize human rights and cooperation over containment and deterrence.

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