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Short Abstract:
Although the violation of the rights of migrants have attracted media reports and protests in some countries, academic research on this subject in migration studies appears to be lagging behind. In this panel, we invite contributions that addresses the issue within the context of Africa.
Long Abstract:
Renewed nationalism in many parts of the world in the last ten years have coincided with attacks on the human rights of migrants in many countries. While some countries have denied them entry, transferred them to other countries, or instrumentalised them for political/economic reasons, migrants (and migration) remain an important theme in local politics. Indeed, their rights have been violated by States and institutions that historically welcomed migrants. While these violations happen(ed) in the Global North, the Global South is not immune. This panel invites contributions that engage the issue of the human rights of migrants in Africa. “Migrants” is used to mean ‘African migrants’ and ‘non-African migrants’ in Africa. How have States/non-state actors responded to the violation of rights? Who –or what– becomes the check when the State is the violator? What are the challenges to addressing (past and on-going) violations? What mechanisms can –or have– protected the rights of migrants? Are there community protections against xenophobia? How have the African media framed, addressed or perpetuated violation? What worked/works – and within what historical context? How are researchers engaging this issues – and what lessons can be learnt? Contributors can focus on one or multiple cases in Africa.