Trapped in transit: the plight and human rights of stranded migrants

The main body of the paper will examine the phenomenon using a thematic approach drawing information primarily, though not exclusively, from four case studies: Ukraine, Morocco, Mexico and Somalia. After providing some background on the situation in each of these locations, it will consider four dominant themes: who becomes stranded and why, what life is like for these migrants, the impact of various state laws and policies on stranded migrants and finally, the role of the international community in providing assistance and protection.