Why are Gambians leaving their homeland in mass scale?
Recently, the Gambian navy intercepted a migrant boat carrying practically 100 would-be migrants throughout a daring night time patrol. Among them had been Gambians, many discovered dehydrated and a few already unwell after enduring 20 harrowing days at sea.
Despite the hazards of such a journey—highlighted repeatedly within the media— scores of Gambians proceed to danger it. Not out of bravery, however out of desperation and a lack of hope for the long run at residence.
If you suppose these risking their lives are solely jobless youths, suppose once more. Even working-class people at the moment are abandoning their jobs to embark on this perilous journey. This is each alarming and pathetic, underscoring the failure of African governments to deal with the urgent points of their international locations.
Imagine toiling for a complete month, waking up early each morning and dealing late into the night to supply for your self and your loved ones. Yet, on the finish of the month, your earnings can not cowl primary wants, not to mention put meals on the desk or pay exorbitant electrical energy payments. This harsh actuality is driving many Gambians to flee their homeland.
They are determined. They have misplaced hope sooner or later. They are fed up with the persistent hardships. For many, the one perceived answer is to flee the abject poverty of their nation—even when it means risking their lives. Some would somewhat die than keep behind and watch their dad and mom, siblings, and family members undergo, realizing they’re powerless to assist.
I’m a dwelling witness to those challenges plaguing our nation. While I’ve by no means taken this journey, I’ve pals, members of the family, and neighbours who dared to—and lots of of them perished. Some declare that these migrants take their very own lives, however that’s a grave allegation.
An individual of their proper thoughts wouldn’t finish their life with out motive. They don’t kill themselves; they die as a result of they really feel they haven’t any different selection. It is heart-breaking to witness your family members endure hardships that might have been prevented.
To our authorities, how do you’re feeling about these lingering issues tormenting your fellow residents whenever you lay your head in your pillow at night time? Do you not really feel responsible for failing the folks you swore to serve? Are you really snug receiving your salaries—paid by taxpayers’ hard-earned cash—with out offering the important providers they so desperately want?
Adama Makasuba, involved Gambian
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