The term MMES, ACROSS THE PYRENEES is an acronym for the French phrase 'Mouvement des Migrants Europeens à travers les Pyrenees', which translates to 'Movement of European Migrants ACROSS the Pyrenees'. This phrase refers to the movement of people from Europe to North Africa and vice versa ACROSS the Pyrenees mountain range. The SRAS (4 letters) is an acronym for the French phrase 'Système de Regulation des Activites Sociales', which translates to 'System of Regulation of Social Activities'. This phrase refers to the system of regulations that are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of migrants crossing the Pyrenees.