Political Instability Migration
Definition
This refers to the movement of individuals out of their home countries due to political unrest or instability such as wars, conflicts, persecution etc.
Analogy
It's like being in an unstable boat that could capsize any moment; you'd want to jump ship before it sinks completely. That's what political instability migration is - leaving a country that's politically unstable for safer grounds.
Related terms
Asylum Seekers: These are people who have left their home country as a political refugee and are seeking asylum in another.
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs): These are individuals or groups of people who have been forced to leave their homes but remain within their country's borders.
Political Refugees: These are individuals who flee from their home countries due to persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group or political opinion.
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