Issue cover

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026)

View Issue TOC

The Security-Migration Nexus in East Africa: How Conflict Drives Migration

Abraham Kuol Nyuon
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19502267
Published: April 11, 2026

Abstract

This qualitative study investigates the complex causal pathways linking armed conflict to internal and cross-border migration in Ethiopia. It argues that the country's protracted and multi-layered conflicts—notably in Tigray, Oromia, and Amhara—act as primary drivers of displacement, creating a distinct security-migration nexus. Through thematic analysis of interview and documentary data, the research identifies key mechanisms, including direct violence, livelihood destruction, and the weaponisation of movement. The findings demonstrate how migration is both a consequence of insecurity and a factor that reshapes regional conflict dynamics. The article concludes that addressing forced migration in the Horn of Africa necessitates integrated conflict resolution and protection frameworks.

Full Text:

PDF HTML

Read the Full Article

The HTML galley is loaded below for inline reading and better discovery.

Open HTML Open PDF

How to Cite

Abraham Kuol Nyuon (2026). The Security-Migration Nexus in East Africa: How Conflict Drives Migration. Journal of Migration, Conflict, and Human Security in Africa (Social/Humanities, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19502267
EndNote (RIS) BibTeX

Keywords

Conflict-induced displacementInternal displacementHorn of Africa securityArmed conflict driversEthiopian civil warsForced migrationHuman securityRegional instability

Research Snapshot

Desktop reading view
Language
EN
Formats
HTML + PDF
Publication Track
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026)
Current Journal
Journal of Migration, Conflict, and Human Security in Africa (Social/Humanities

References

  • Al-Awadhi, M., Ahmad, S., & Iqbal, J. (2021). Current Status and the Epidemiology of Malaria in the Middle East Region and Beyond. Microorganisms.
  • Boyce, J.K. (2021). Public Finance, Aid, and Post-Conflict Recovery. Scholarworks (University of Massachusetts Amherst). https://doi.org/10.7275/1068884
  • Dumouchel, P. (2022). Reason and Violence. Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict.
  • Eralp, D.U. (2022). Culture, Violence, and Peace. Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict.
  • Gabr, M.E. (2023). Impact of climatic changes on future irrigation water requirement in the Middle East and North Africa's region: a case study of upper Egypt. Applied Water Science.
  • Goulart, C.M., Purewal, A., Nakhuda, H., Ampadu, A., Giancola, A., Kortenaar, J., & Bassani, D.G. (2021). Tools for measuring gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) indicators in humanitarian settings. Conflict and Health.
  • Högbladh, S. (2022). Peace Agreements. Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict.
  • Jones, C., & Welburn, S.C. (2021). Leishmaniasis Beyond East Africa. Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
  • Lyck-Bowen, M. (2022). Peace Prizes. Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict.
  • Martin, B. (2022). Technology, Violence, and Peace. Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict.
  • Mavisakalyan, A., & Minasyan, A. (2021). The Role of Conflict in Sex Discrimination: The Case of Missing Girls. Economic Development and Cultural Change.
  • Mortensen, C. (2022). Linguistic Constructions of Violence, Peace, and Conflict. Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict.
  • Muzaini, H. (2022). Peace Education: Peace Museums. Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict.
  • Okunade, S.K., & Awosusi, O.E. (2023). The Japa syndrome and the migration of Nigerians to the United Kingdom: an empirical analysis. Comparative Migration Studies.
  • Omar, M. (2021). Strategies for post-conflict development of the Health Systems in Somalia: lessons from selected countries. Somali Health Action Journal.
  • Spaniel, W. (2021). Scientific intelligence, nuclear assistance, and bargaining. Conflict Management and Peace Science.
  • Spiegel, E. (2022). Theology of Peace. Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict.
  • Suter, K. (2022). Peace Organizations—Nongovernmental. Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict.
  • Wakenge, C.I., Nyenyezi, M.B., Bergh, S.I., & Cuvelier, J. (2021). From ‘conflict minerals’ to peace? Reviewing mining reforms, gender, and state performance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Extractive Industries and Society.
  • Zlobina, A., & Andujar, R. (2021). Police violence during citizens’ protests: Dehumanization processes, legitimation of violence, and hostility.. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology.