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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
The responsibility of states in the protection of irregular migrants right under international law
Authors
Nana Charles Nguindip
Abstract
Issues of the
movement of persons have always experienced abnormalities as it becomes
the responsibility of every States in protecting only those who have decided
to move to another country legally. The 1951 Refugee Convention cognizance with other human right instruments ensures that only those who possess
a legal status should be accorded protection. The situation becomes
complex one when dealing with those under an irregular situation as rendering
protection to this category of persons continues to be questionable. The
fundamental question raised here is whether irregular migrants can still
benefit from the available human rights protection provided by international
law irrespective of their irregular position? In providing a response to the
above question, it will be
necessary to have a critical analysis of the
various human dispositions when dealing with irregular migrants, and how violations
will affect them. With all of these complexities affecting this category of persons in international law, providing protection continues to be a decayed and sour ground even though irregular migrant though in their irregular position needs minimum protection on their
fundamental human right by those states they are taking residency.
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Pages:25-32
How to cite this article:
Nana Charles Nguindip "The responsibility of states in the protection of irregular migrants right under international law". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 25-32
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