Gambia Urged to Clarify Spain Migration Program Details.
BANJUL, Gambia—Yahya Sonko, a migration activist, wants the Gambia government to inform people about a work program with Spain clearly. He says they need to say how many people can go, which will help stop false rumors.
Many Gambians lined up for passports recently. They thought they could travel to Spain for work right away. But Sonko says the government must explain who can qualify for the program. People should know they have to meet certain rules to be chosen.
Sonko says the government needs to teach workers to follow the agreement terms. They must come back to Gambia when the contract ends. The program could give Gambians legal ways to work in Spain for a season, but it has to be run well to succeed.
The activist wants the Gambia to investigate job conditions in Spain and ensure that Gambians are treated fairly. Similar programs in other African countries have had problems with poor worker treatment.
Sonko thinks the Gambia should have a team to check on employers in Spain. The team would learn about safety and worker rights, which would help protect young Gambians in the program.
BANJUL, Gambia—Yahya Sonko, a migration activist, wants the Gambia government to inform people about a work program with Spain clearly. He says they need to say how many people can go, which will help stop false rumors.
Many Gambians lined up for passports recently. They thought they could travel to Spain for work right away. But Sonko says the government must explain who can qualify for the program. People should know they have to meet certain rules to be chosen.
Sonko says the government needs to teach workers to follow the agreement terms. They must come back to Gambia when the contract ends. The program could give Gambians legal ways to work in Spain for a season, but it has to be run well to succeed.
The activist wants the Gambia to investigate job conditions in Spain and ensure that Gambians are treated fairly. Similar programs in other African countries have had problems with poor worker treatment.
Sonko thinks the Gambia should have a team to check on employers in Spain. The team would learn about safety and worker rights, which would help protect young Gambians in the program.
