A powerful caravan tour across Senegal has brought together migrant activists and human rights defenders from Africa and Europe, united in a collective call for justice and the protection of migrant rights.
Ebrima Drammeh, founder of the Ebrima Migrants Situation platform and a prominent migration rights activist, is participating in the caravan alongside Boza Fii—which took place from May 14 to16, 2026. The initiative brought together activists from Senegal, Guinea Conakry, Mauritania, Cameroon, Benin, Belgium, Spain, Morocco, and The Gambia.
The caravan is more than a symbolic journey. It is a direct response to the ongoing pushbacks of migrants by Frontex and other authorities, where African migrants intercepted at sea are forcibly returned to unsafe countries such as Tunisia and Libya. In these places, migrants often face violence, torture, racism, illegal detention, sexual abuse, exploitation, and even death.
Organizers condemned these practices as violations of international law and human rights. “Migrants are human beings, not criminals. Nobody deserves to be treated in such an inhumane way simply because they are searching for safety, dignity, or a better future,” the caravan declared.
The activists demanded an immediate end to these dangerous policies and urged Europe and the international community to uphold their obligations under international refugee and human rights conventions.
Beyond protest, the caravan also sought to raise awareness of the suffering endured by migrants during their journeys and to encourage governments, organizations, and communities to address the root causes of irregular migration.
This initiative highlights the growing transnational solidarity among migrant rights defenders and underscores the urgent need for humane migration policies worldwide.
