This study examines the irregular movement of refugees and migrants on the Western Balkan route towards the European Union, with a focus on nationals from Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan. Through interviews with 49 refugees and migrants and 28 key informants, mainly in Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, it provides detailed insights into intra-Western Balkans migration trends, the latest developments in smuggling dynamics, and the serious protection issues that vulnerable groups continue to face.

The findings from this research were presented and discussed in a webinar on 14 June 2023. Watch the recording here.