Migration

Death toll from Rohingya boat capsize likely to top 60

Geneva - Emirates Voice

The death toll from a boat which capsized off Bangladesh carrying Rohingya refugees is set to pass 60, the International Organization for Migration said Friday. "Twenty-three people have been confirmed dead ... 40 are missing and presumed drowned," IOM spokesman Joel Millman told reporters in Geneva, referring to the Thursday accident. "The total fatality toll be in the range ofRead more

At least 18,500 Rohingya cross into Bangladesh

Bangkok - Emirates Voice

At least 18,500 Rohingya have fled into Bangladesh in the last six days since renewed fighting broke out between militants and the army in neighbouring Myanmar, the International Organization for Migration said Wednesday. "As of last night, 18,500 people have come across," from Myanmar's Rakhine State, Chris Lom, the IOM's Asia-Pacific spokesman, told AFP, adding an unknown number of refugeesRead more

Houthi missiles kill dozens of Yemen soldiers at mosque

Aden - Arab Today

Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed dozens of pro-government fighters in a missile attack on a mosque during Friday prayers. A loyalist military source said the attack targeted the mosque at Kofel camp in Marib province, east of the rebel-held capital Sanaa. Hospital officials in Marib city, the provincial capital, said at least 26 pro-government fighters were killed. A military official inRead more

Attack On Aid Convoy in South Sudan Kills Two

Juba - Arab Today

Gunmen in South Sudan killed two people and wounded three when they attacked a humanitarian convoy in the centre of the country, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a statement on Thursday. "While a convoy was returning to Yirol from a field mission, one of the vehicles was ambushed by unknown armed gunmen. Tragically, two people died ofRead more

IOM to Support Returnee Reintegration

Geneva - Emirates Voice

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a four-year, EUR 18 million project with funding from the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DG DEVCO) to support returnees and host communities across Afghanistan. The project will help foster sustainable reintegration by promoting economic development in communities of high return, building the capacity of government bodies working onRead more

Official EIB delegation led by VicePresident Dario Scannapieco visits Jordan

Amman - Arab Today

The Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Dario Scannapieco will hold an official visit to Jordan during 13-14th March 2017 to have an audience with the Minister of Planning and International cooperation, several Ministers and senior officials. During his visit to Jordan, the EIB Vice President will attend a business breakfast organised in coordination with EDAMA business associationRead more

Moroccan Med Student Killed in Senegal

Rabat - Arab Today

The Moroccan student community in Dakar is mourning the loss of one of its students. According to the Senegalese daily Vox Populi, Mazin Chakiri was fatally stabbed on the night of Saturday, February 25 by a group of unknown assailants. Just four meters from his home, Chakri and his girlfriend were approached by six men on three motorcycles.According to TalebRead more

Syria Safe Zones... Qatari Efforts and International Consensus to Alleviate Human Tragedy

Doha - ArabToday

The idea of establishing safe zones in Syria itself is at the forefront of solutions to reduce the human tragedy taking place in the country six years ago, either in the form of internal displacement or external asylum and migration. The international agreement on the borders of these areas and the mechanisms to protect them became imminent in light ofRead more