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ID158071
Title ProperMixed fragmented migrations of Iraqis and challenges to Iraqi refugee integration: the Jordanian experience
LanguageENG
AuthorValenta, Marko ;  Opoku, Kwaku
Summary / Abstract (Note)This article focuses on Iraqis in Jordan who intend to migrate further. It is maintained that the distinction between forced and voluntary migrations and the formal labels used to categorize migrants do not express the complexity of movements within and from the region. It is argued that movements out of Iraq and into Jordan, and further migrations to the West, are underpinned by more than one reason though triggered by force or violence. Indeed, the reasons urging movements of Iraqis in our study took different turns as people got to particular places and faced the context of reception there. We have identified challenges to Iraqi refugee integration and related them to the variety of intended and unintended fragmented movements that go together with multiple changes in formal migrant statuses. The article thus contributes to discussions on mixed migrations and fragmented migrations in the region and portrays the agency of Iraqis in migrating amidst the structural factor of force. The article also provides valuable contributions to discussions on fragmented journeys of would-be asylum seekers in the West.
`In' analytical NoteMiddle Eastern Studies Vol. 54, No.2; Mar 2018: p. 253-269
Journal SourceMiddle Eastern Studies Vol: 54 No 2
Key WordsIraq ;  Mixed Fragmented Migrations ;  Iraqi Refugee Integration ;  Jordanian Experience


 
 
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