Revue Algérienne des Sciences Juridiques et Politiques
Volume 62, Numéro 3, Pages 280-294
2025-09-28

Combating Irregular Migration In Algeria: A Legal Approach To Strengthening The Rule Of Law

Authors : Zeghichi Mostefa . Ziouche Abderraouf .

Abstract

Adopted by General Assembly Resolution 55/25 on November 15, 2000, the preamble to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime states: "...one of the starkest contrasts in our world today is the gulf that exists between the civil and the uncivil...". This phrase refers to the deep gap between developed societies and those suffering from poverty, conflicts, and weak rule of law. This gap is one of the main drivers of illegal migration, as individuals seek to escape harsh conditions in pursuit of a better life in developed countries. Illegal migration is a global issue that has burdened the international community due to its direct impact on security and stability in both destination and source countries. The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime is supplemented by the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea, and Air, which represents an international commitment to tackling this worldwide issue. This study explores the issue of illegal migration by assessing the measures and policies implemented by Algeria, a country greatly impacted by this phenomenon.

Keywords

Illegal migration- ; Transnational organized crime- ; United Nations Convention; Security and stability- ; Algeria's policies