No news, no body: parents of Guinea's missing migrants face torment
Summary
Thousands of Guinean migrants have gone missing along migration routes, leaving families devastated and uncertain about their fate. NGOs and researchers highlight the scale of the crisis and the urgent need for recognition and support for affected families.
Key Points
- Thousands of undocumented migrants from Guinea have disappeared along migration routes in North Africa and Europe.
- Families face uncertainty and lack of official information about their missing loved ones, often relying on social media for any news.
- The Guinean Organisation for the Fight Against Irregular Migration (OGLMI) assists families by coordinating with migrant aid groups globally.
- The issue remains under-discussed politically due to the stigma and perceived political failure by authorities.
- Over 33,000 migrants died or went missing in the Mediterranean and African regions between 2014 and 2025, with numbers likely underestimated.
