Personal stories

Afghan migrants report from the Greece-Turkey border

Thousands of people are continuing to camp out along the land border between Greece and Turkey, where migrants on the Turkish side have clashed with Greek authorities as well as local residents. Some Afghan migrants have contacted InfoMigrants with accounts of their experiences. It has not been possible to verify these accounts.

Ahmad’s story: ‘I just want to educate myself’

Ahmad* is a migrant from Afghanistan. He hopes to reach Norway in order to get an education but has been repeatedly stopped at the Hungarian border. A few weeks ago he was faced with a choice, apply for asylum in Romania, or be sent back to Afghanistan. He has applied but he is adamant he doesn’t want to stay in Romania. He told his story to InfoMigrants:

Mohamed from Sudan: 'I've lived on a Tripoli landfill for years'

InfoMigrants received a testimony from a Sudanese migrant in Libya who, for years, has been living on a Tripoli landfill together with nine other migrants. He accuses the United Nations of having abandoned him and sees no future for himself.

Oumar's story: 'On my 18th birthday, everything fell apart'

Oumar arrived in France when he was 16 years old and started studying catering. But as soon as he turned 18, his apprenticeship was abruptly terminated and he was ordered to leave France. This is his story.

The dreams of Prince, an asylum seeker from Nigeria

Prince's journey from Nigeria to Germany has left him with mental health problems and little trust in the asylum system. But his passion for making a positive difference still burns. This is his story.