Fewer migrants transiting through Niger, or fewer counted?
Estimates of migrants passing northwards through Niger have dropped significantly but not as far as the EU has claimed.
Migrants
IOM notes: "based on observations and estimations in the established monitoring locations (currently two points in Niger). This data does not reflect overall entries or exits to and from Niger... [and] with increased security controls in the towns of Séguédine and Arlit, it is clear from discussions with migrants that new and or alternatives routes are being used more."
