Illegal migration in Algeria: causes and backgrounds A study in the light of the role of social networks

Abstract

This study aims to try to identify whether social networks contribute to the growth of the phenomenon of illegal immigration among Algerian youth, by analyzing the dimensions of the negative phenomenon and revealing the reasons and encouraging backgrounds for the increase in the number of illegal immigrants towards European countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, where the light was shed On the impact of information and communication technologies represented in chat sites and social networks, the contents of which have become marketed through the publication of many photos and videos, a stereotype about the success of many models who were lucky to leave their countries, taking advantage of the lack of awareness among young people.

Among the most important findings of the study is that in addition to the political, economic, social, cultural and religious reasons for this phenomenon, the responsibility of social networks remains, and it has a pivotal role in exacerbating the negative aspects of the phenomenon of illegal immigration, which annually causes the death of thousands of Algerian youth in the sea.