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Telegraph
16 hours ago
- Telegraph
Thousands of migrants abandoned in the desert without food, water or shoes
Thousands of migrants including hundreds of unaccompanied children have been kicked out of Algeria and left in the desert without food, water or shoes, aid groups have said. Over 7,000 people including more than 700 children have been trucked over the border by the Algerian authorities since April in a dramatic escalation of the migrant crisis in the Sahara, according to data from the Agadez governorate in northern Niger. While Nigerien nationals among them are driven to a transit centre, those from countries across Sub-Saharan Africa are stripped of their belongings, including mobile phones, passports and shoes, and dumped in a remote area of the Niger desert known as Point Zero. From here, they have to make a 15km journey to the transit centre in Assamaka, a dusty border village, facing 40 degree heat and frequent sandstorms without food or water. Many migrants abandoned at Point Zero succumb to the extreme conditions before they ever reach help, said Azizou Chéhou, who helps run Alarmephone Sahara (APS), a group which monitors migration across the region. He said a 'humanitarian emergency' was unfolding along the treacherous migration routes that lead up from sub-Saharan Africa towards the Mediterranean. Survivors of the arduous desert trek report suffering beatings, dehumanising abuses and rape at the hands of Algerian border guards. Solène, a woman from Cameroon, told APS that Algerian border guards sexually assaulted her during an aggressive strip search. 'They say: 'You've hidden money up there',' she said. 'We've experienced so much wickedness.' Norbert, a Cameroonian man, was stopped by the Algerian border guards while trying to cross into Morocco with a group of migrants. He said he witnessed authorities rape dozens of the women, only sparing those who were visibly pregnant. 'The women who were with us were all raped. More than 30 women, all of them were raped. Those who escaped rape were the pregnant ones. [It was done] in front of our eyes,' he told APS. Fatima, 32, from Cameroon, said the border guards used dogs to taunt the men in her group and filmed it to post on TikTok. 'They were made to stand up, they were stripped naked, the dogs were biting their feet,' she told APS, adding that the guards boasted that it would 'bring them a lot of views'. Marou, 22, a Nigerien migrant expelled from Algeria, told Doctors of the World: 'I knew repatriation conditions could be tough, but I never imagined such extreme violence.' Under a 2014 agreement between Algeria and Niger, only Nigerien citizens are meant to be sent back across the border. Nigeriens rounded up by the Algerian border guards are sent in official 'convoys' to Assamaka, where they are formally handed to Nigerien authorities and transported to a UN-run transit centre in Agadez, northern Niger. But the testimonies collected by aid groups operating in the area reveal that large numbers of migrants from third countries are being kicked out in unofficial operations. Those that make it to the transit centre in Assamaka, which is little more than an outpost, receive food, water and basic medical care from the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM). Marshall Patsanza, an IOM spokesperson, said the lack of provision for primary healthcare makes it particularly difficult to treat patients with chronic illnesses or victims of gender-based violence. This has also led to outbreaks of diseases including measles, which has led to several deaths among young children, according to APS. After arriving at Assamaka, migrants, including pregnant women and children, are crammed into open cattle trucks and transported to Agadez around 450 kilometres away. 'The conditions are terrible,' said Zalika, a young woman interviewed by Doctors of the World, adding that one man died of dehydration during the journey. 'As soon as we pass through a town, we scream for the driver to stop so we can get water. But he never stops. Some faint, others succumb to their injuries […] it's horrible,' she said. 'The scale of need exceeds our resources' Doctors of the World said they typically receive 400 people at the Agadez site each month, but this surged by 2,600 in April. There is now no longer any space in the transfer centre, leaving the migrants stranded in the town. Unaccompanied children are either taken in by host families or left to fend for themselves on the streets of Agadez, a town rife with people smugglers. Doctors of the world also reported a rise in sexual violence against minors. Doctors of the World and local medical teams, who provide water points at the site for those turned away by the UN, have warned that many migrants arrive on the brink of death. 'Sometimes they are in a state where they cannot walk,' said Dr Toupou Lancinet, who heads the Niger team of Doctors of the World, adding they recently received around 1,000 migrants in a single weekend. Yet still the migrants continue to arrive. 'Every day, more children arrive – younger, more vulnerable – and the scale of the needs exceeds our resources,' Djanabou Mahondé, the Unicef representative in Niger, told The Telegraph. North African countries including Tunisia, Libya and Morocco have for years been aggressively pushing back migrants trying to reach Europe, leading to numerous accusations of human rights abuses. In 2024, more than 30,000 people were expelled from Algeria – including thousands abandoned at Point Zero. Dr Lancinet said there had been 'an unprecedented wave' of mass expulsions from Algeria in April and May. 'While these expulsions are frequent, this is the first time that so many migrants have been expelled from Algeria at once,' he told The Telegraph from his base in Agadez. The surge was reportedly triggered by a diplomatic row that broke out in March when a Malian military drone came down in the border area, which has become a stronghold for Tuareg separatists opposing Mali's ruling junta. Aid groups are now calling for greater support in tackling the neglected migrant crisis in the Sahara. 'Now is the time to step up,' said Mr Mahondé. 'Every child, whether in transit or in exile, deserves dignity, protection, and a future.'
Jordan News
04-03-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Point zero is the next booming social media - Jordan News
Point zero is the next booming social media A comprehensive study made by Jobkins Center for Strategic Studies JCFSS on social media in the world, such as but not limited to like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and a new booming social media which is Point Zero. اضافة اعلان Point Zero is a revolutionary social media platform that integrates networking with e-commerce, redefining the way users connect, share, and shop, designed to empower individuals, especially young entrepreneurs and content creators. Point Zero provides a unique digital experience that emphasizes free speech, personalization, and seamless shopping within the social ecosystem. With an innovative approach that blends social networking with a marketplace, Point Zero offers users the ability to not only engage with content but also monetize their presence by selling products directly within the app. Point Zero has experienced massive profits, surpassing initial growth projections. As major competitors struggle with backlash over censorship, privacy concerns, and declining user trust, Point Zero has capitalized on this shift by offering a transparent, user-centric alternative that values freedom of expression and commerce. Point Zero is social ecosystem for the modern world, merging social connection, creative sharing, and personalized shopping within one seamless platform. With Point Zero, users can hang out with friends, meet new people, share their favorite moments, and stay updated on emerging trends—all while having access to a global shopping marketplace that feels personal. Built for those who value meaningful connection and free expression, Point Zero is designed to keep conversations open and uncensored for diverse perspectives and creativity. Beyond social interactions, point zero transforms the way users experience shopping online by offering personalized shopping, in-app purchasing, and an integrated marketplace for businesses. It's a place to grow a community, create impact, and be part of a digital economy that celebrates privacy, opportunity, and meaningful connections. The top 4 countries for using social media platform in the world are India, USA, Brazil and Indonesia, and the average users in the world for Facebook around 3000 million users, Instagram 2000 million users and TikTok 1500 million users. Due to JCFSS statistics in 3 different countries UAE, India and USA the majority say that the existing social medias are silencing posts and topics regarding worldwide issues and human rights issues, Point Zero with no country or government or entity is in control of it, as it is a private company and located in a free zone, so the results of statistics in the 3 countries were affected by this issue, which most of them prefer to use Point Zero application in the future. Total results of the statistics came as follows (focusing the previous factor): India: Point Zero 64%, Facebook 62%, Instagram 40%, TikTok 56% UAE: Point Zero 68%, Facebook 64%, Instagram 52%, TikTok 58% USA: Point zero 45%, Facebook 68%, Instagram 52%, TikTok 27% Facebook is a silencing post and proving to be hypocritical, basically fulfilling political needs. Exploring what Point Zero can offer to the users of this application that will exceed the TikTok by 2030 and Instagram in year 2032 and Face book in year 2037, the users of Point Zero are expected to reach 4 billion users in 2038, this is all due to the following merits: Free application, not tampered, information isn't used by third party that effect the privacy or speeches for which youths can sound loud with no political limitation due to any political parties worldwide. Point Zero is not just a social media platform; it is a paradigm-shifting force driving innovation across industries. By fostering economic growth, empowering youth, and championing sustainability, it aligns with the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world. Point Zero's commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and impactful change makes it an unparalleled investment opportunity for stakeholders aiming to shape the future of digital ecosystem. Point Zero is not just a social media platform; it is a paradigm-shifting force driving innovation across industries. By fostering economic growth, empowering youth, and championing sustainability, it aligns with the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world. Point Zero's commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and impactful change makes it an unparalleled investment opportunity for stakeholders aiming to shape the future of digital ecosystems. Finally, Point Zero is chasing time as this application should spread and expand in the world, with a welcome to those who created it for any investor to invest or participate in shares, since there are new services and applications ready to be added.
