From Illegal Migration to Human Trafficking: Dangerous Journeys Across The Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula

The report presents extensive evidence on the link between irregular migration and human trafficking across three key regions: Djibouti and Somalia, Yemen, and the Gulf monarchies. Through detailed narratives, the report highlights the dynamics of exploitation, and the risk factors involved. It explores why many migrants from the Horn of Africa opt for irregular migration routes, primarily due to limited legal migration options and the administrative challenges associated with them.

As East African nationals turn to irregular channels and migrant smuggling to reach the Arabian Peninsula, they often fall victim to exploitation by human traffickers during their journey to the Gulf monarchies. This report focuses on the realities of this exploitation and the dangers faced by migrants along these perilous routes.