2015 migrant crisis

The 2015 migrant crisis was a surge in the number of refugees and migrants traveling to Europe, primarily fleeing wars such as Syria's civil conflict, violence in Iraq and Afghanistan, and economic hardship in countries like Nigeria. Many sought safety, stability, and better opportunities, often risking dangerous boat journeys across the Mediterranean Sea. This influx overwhelmed European countries’ resources and led to challenges in asylum processing, migration policy, and public debate about borders and humanitarian response. It marked one of the largest mass movements of people in recent history, highlighting global issues surrounding conflict, poverty, and refugee rights.