Sudanese refugees trapped between borders and bureaucracy in Morocco
Summary
Amir Ali, a 17-year-old Sudanese refugee, fled war and violence in Sudan and faced many dangers while trying to reach Morocco. He was caught by Algerian guards near the Morocco border, beaten, and sent back south, away from safety, but he plans to try again.Key Facts
- Amir Ali fled war in Sudan where his family was killed.
- He was detained and beaten by Sudanese paramilitary forces.
- He was trafficked and tortured in Libya after being extorted by police.
- He traveled through deserts and crossed multiple borders over more than a year.
- He was caught near the Morocco-Algeria border by Algerian guards.
- Guards beat him and took his belongings, including documents and phones.
- After two days in prison, he was sent by bus back towards the Sahara desert.
- Despite these hardships, he intends to keep trying to reach safety in Morocco.
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