the Effects of coronavirus has hit the world economy and political relations. However, the deterioration in relations between the US and China, as well as the sharp economic decline the problem is not over. The international Federation of red cross and red Crescent societies warns: with the rampant pandemic could be a new major wave of migration. There are several reasons – from economic collapse to fear for his life.
the Devastating economic losses that come with a coronavirus crisis around the world, can cause a huge wave of new migration at the opening of the border, warned the head of the red cross.
the head of the International Federation of red cross and red Crescent societies (IFRC), Chapagain Jagan stated that he is deeply concerned about the secondary impacts of the pandemic.
“We are increasingly seeing in many countries the consequences of the lack of livelihoods and even food disaster”^ said Chapagain.
the Pandemic, as well as bans and border closures imposed in order to stop the spread of the virus, destroy the economy all over the planet and is expected to bring millions more people into poverty.
Many people now face a choice: be exposed to the risk of infection COVID-19 or to remain hungry, said Chapagain, warning that caused by coronavirus despair can have far-reaching consequences.
“We assume that many people who lose their livelihoods, will feel compelled to move as soon as the borders will be opened. We should not be surprised if in the coming months and years will be a mass migration,” he said.
According to him, the increase in the number of migrants forced to move because of desperate circumstances, will lead to numerous “tragedies on this road,” including an increase in the number of deaths at sea, human trafficking and the exploitation of cheap labor.
Chapagain called for urgent support to impoverished regions in order to “alleviate this desperate”, stressing that in addition to the moral duty to help people in need there is a clear economic argument in favor of to help avoid the growth of migration.
“the Cost of support of migrants in transit and, of course, when they reach the destination country, much more than to support people in their livelihoods, education, and medical needs in their own country,” he said.
Chapagain also expressed concern that different levels of health care during a pandemic may also provoke the growth of migration.
“People may feel that there is a greater chance to survive in another country. An important factor is the accessibility of vaccines. If people see that UACCina, for example, is available in Europe but not in Africa, what will happen? People want to go where there are vaccines,” added the doctor.
the world health organization is making efforts to ensure that any developed vaccine against coronavirus was considered a “global public good” and were provided on an equitable basis worldwide.
Chapagain condemned the efforts of some countries to provide vaccines in the first place its own citizens.
“the Virus crosses the border, so pretty short-sighted to think that I instill in my people, but leave all the others without vaccination, and we will still be safe. It just doesn’t make sense,” he said.
