Mauritania’s deal with EU to stem migration appears to have some effect

The principal of a primary school in northern Mauritania set up specifically for children of migrants trying to reach Europe, says classrooms are emptier this year than before.

It appears that a partnership deal signed last year with the European Union to stem migration is having an effect.

“There are fewer students than before. Many families have been affected by the deportations. They have left the country,” says Sahid Moluh.

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