Editorial photo #10593048 Social Issue

Migrations On Northwest Alps

OULX, Italy 03/10/2023 Elena, the operator of Massi refuge, displays safety instructions for mountain routes in Arabic, including the emergency phone number.?On 03/10/2023, a significant number of migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, gathered at the Oulx refuge in Italy before attempting to cross into France. The Massi refuge, which is managed by volunteers and an association, has reported an unprecedented number of daily attendees, exceeding 200 people. The migrants are attempting to cross the border undetected by the French border police (PAF) between Claviere in Italy and Montgenevre in France, and then proceed to Briancon, where the train station is located. (Photo by Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto)