Hommam Al Nassim 
The border region between Algeria and Niger “Point Zero” is experiencing a serious humanitarian crisis due to the ongoing expulsions of sub-Saharan migrants by the Algerian authorities.
Over the past two months, 11 migrants have died of thirst in this desert, reflecting the harsh conditions these migrants face.
Since the beginning of 2024, Algerian authorities have transferred 10,000 migrants to the Sahara and left them without food or water, according to reports by the group “Alert Phone in the Sahara”.
This group documents expulsions and the transfer of migrants to the desert and confirms that the living conditions of migrants in the region are very difficult due to the extreme heat of up to 45 degrees Celsius.
On May 12, Desert Alarm Telephone teams found an unconscious Malian national in the border area and was transferred to Asamaka, but sadly died of extreme heat.
Two days earlier, seven more bodies were found in the same area, reflecting the growing number of victims due to the harsh conditions, and another incident occurred on April 5, where three decomposing bodies were found, indicating that migrants could hardly tolerate heat and thirst.
It is worth noting that the “Desert Alarm Phone” group is working in several areas to document these violations and confirms that the number of deportees could exceed 23,000 people by the end of the year if this trend continues, as its reports highlight the tragic conditions suffered by migrants who are left in the desert without any resources, putting their lives at constant risk.
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