VOICED : From boom to bust: crackdown takes toll on Niger smuggling hub

The video discusses the economic impact of a 2015 law banning migrant smuggling, which has significantly affected market traders in Agudas. The law imposes severe penalties on traffickers, leading to a decline in local trade. Despite a €460 million EU-supported plan to create jobs and curb immigration, residents have yet to see benefits. The criminalization of migrant trafficking has destabilized the local economy, raising concerns about potential increases in drug or weapon trafficking as alternative income sources.

What changes have occurred in the sales of goods due to the new migration laws?

In what ways did local people financially benefit from the flow of migrants before the law changes?

What measures has the government taken to address the issues caused by migration?

How has the local economy been affected by the criminalization of migrant trafficking?

What are the potential consequences for residents if the local economy continues to decline?