**The Dangers of Illegal Migration: A Poignant Tale**
Idil Abdullahi Goley’s poignant tale highlights the perils faced by many African migrants seeking a better life in Europe. Her journey, which began in Somalia and was destined for France, turned into a nightmare at sea, highlighting the desperation and risks faced by those who undertake illegal journeys.
Long seen as a passage to Europe, the island of Mayotte has seen thousands of migrants, including Somali nationals seeking asylum, flock to it. Faced with political instability, the threat of terrorism and the climatic disasters that are devastating their country, these men and women risk everything to try their luck elsewhere.
Idil, a mother of three, sold her small business to finance her journey to Mayotte, in the hope of providing for her family who remained behind. Her journey, marked by tragedy, illustrates the harsh reality of clandestine migration, between the promises of greedy smugglers and inhumane living conditions at sea.
When the boat’s engine began to fail, the situation quickly deteriorated. Abandoned by the smugglers, the migrants had to fight to survive, fishing for fish and collecting rainwater to quench their thirst. The raging waves and hunger cruelly tested their resilience, while some fell, helpless in the face of the death that awaited them.
The heartbreaking cries of the dying, the desperate prayers and the scenes of mourning marked the journey of Idil and her unfortunate companions. The loss of her friends, the suffering of the children, the horror of throwing the bodies into the sea to prevent them from rotting, so many unbearable moments that will forever haunt the spirit of the survivor.
Her safe return to Mogadishu was greeted with relief from her mother, but also with doubts about her future. Idil, despite the nightmares that haunt her, is already considering a new start, convinced that a better life awaits her elsewhere, despite the risks and hardships encountered.
The story of this tragedy highlights the distress of migrants, trapped in a relentless system where life does not weigh heavily in the face of the interests of traffickers. It calls for a collective awareness of the challenges of illegal migration, the need to offer prospects to vulnerable populations and international solidarity in the face of this major humanitarian crisis.
Through the courage and resilience of Idil Abdullahi Goley, it is the call for empathy and compassion towards those who risk everything for a better future that resonates, inviting everyone to reflect on the deep roots of this human tragedy and to act for a more just and united world.