Abstract

This study explores one of the least studied components of forced migrants’ journeys—the internal political conditions of the host/transit countries. Using the social navigation approach, we demonstrate how these conditions influence the progress or halt of migration journeys of asylum seekers. We interviewed asylum seekers from Eritrea and Sudan about their journey from their country of origin. Based on these life stories, we derived three salient political themes affecting their journeys: state political instability, the state of freedoms, and lasting persecution. We conclude with insights into the influence of the political component along the journey.

摘要

本研究探讨了强迫移民旅程中研究最少的组成部分之一——东道国/过境国的内部政治条件。使用社会导航方法，我们展示了这些条件如何影响寻求庇护者的迁移旅程的进展或停止。我们采访了来自厄立特里亚和苏丹的寻求庇护者，了解他们从原籍国的旅程。基于这些生活故事，我们得出了影响他们旅程的三个突出的政治主题：国家政治不稳定、自由状态和持久迫害。最后，我们深入了解了整个旅程中政治因素的影响。