Maritime Migration and Search and Rescue in the Indian Ocean Region: Applied to the Greater Horn of Africa

Key Points

• This study investigates maritime migration and search and rescue operations in the Indian Ocean, focusing on legal frameworks and implications.
• Conducted a qualitative analysis of maritime migration issues.
• Organized existing scholarship on search and rescue efforts.
• Highlighted institutional, policy, and theoretical frameworks applicable to Africa.
• Identified key dynamics affecting maritime search and rescue in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Outlined critical policy implications for improving rescue operations.
• Emphasized the need for enhanced legal frameworks in the African context.

Abstract