In Tunisia, refugees and migrants are expelled to the desert, left helpless About 130 refugees and migrants say they were abandoned near the border with Algeria. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2024
'Staggering' Destruction In Yemen After Deadly Flash Flooding Sitting by their ruined home, Abu Ibrahim wept for his son and seven grandchildren killed by flash floods in Yemen, where increasingly severe downpours are piling more misery on the impoverished, war-torn country. International Business Times · Sep 12, 2024
Over 140 Cubans have died while trying to reach Florida in rafts this year, report shows The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is warning against taking the journey, highlighting the numerous perils involved Latin Times · Sep 9, 2024
‘Not a soul is left in my village’: the displaced Lebanese caught in crossfire on Israel border More than 110,000 people have fled their homes to escape the fighting since last October. Resources are scarce, and if full-scale war breaks out, the figure could top 1 million The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024
At least 13 killed, 14 missing after boat sinks off Yemen: UN agency Eleven men and two women among the dead as search operations continue, International Organization for Migration says. Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2024
Thailand says mpox detected in European who travelled from Africa The 66-year-old male arrived in the country on August 14 and is being quarantined in a hospital. Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2024
What has caused the cholera outbreak in Sudan? At least 22 people have died from cholera in Sudan after heavy rainfall contaminated drinking water. Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2024
Sudan at 'cataclysmic breaking point' amid multiple crises, UN warns Sudan is at a "catastrophic breaking point" with tens of thousands of preventable deaths looming due to multiple crises, the United Nations migration agency has warned. Radio France Internationale · Aug 14, 2024
US says Sudan peace talks to proceed, while UN warns of ‘breaking point’ US envoy says talks to end the 15-month war will launch in Geneva on Wednesday, even if Sudan’s army does not attend. Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2024
The UN says Sudan is at a 'breaking point.' Its military hasn't committed to peace talks this week The United Nations’ migration agency warns that the humanitarian crisis in war-wrecked Sudan is at “a catastrophic breaking point” ahead of peace talks planned for later this week The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024
Migrant workers sent $650bn overseas last year – what it means People living abroad are sending more money to their families at home, but how do money transfers work? Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2024
Boat carrying 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen Four survivors found after boat capsized off coast of Taiz governorate due to strong winds and overcrowding, UNHCR says. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2024
Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Mauritania, Dozens Missing Tragic boat capsizing off Mauritania coast as migrants attempt perilous journey to Europe. Many missing, rescued, and casualties. Top News · Jul 25, 2024
25 Killed, Dozens Missing In Migrant Wreck Off Mauritania: IOM At least 25 migrants have died and dozens are missing after their boat capsized off Mauritania, the country's news agency AMI said Wednesday, in the latest in a string of migrant tragedies off the coast of West Africa. International Business Times · Jul 25, 2024
Top News · Jul 24, 2024 Tragedy Strikes As Boat Capsizes Near Mauritania, Dozens Missing Tragic boat capsizing near Mauritania's capital highlights dangers of West Atlantic migration route. IOM reports loss of lives and missing migrants.
International Business Times · Jul 24, 2024 15 Killed, Dozens Missing In Migrant Wreck Off Mauritania: IOM At least 15 migrants have died and dozens are missing after their boat capsized off Mauritania, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and local sources said Wednesday, the latest in a string of migrant tragedies off the coast of West Africa.
Dynamite News · Jul 20, 2024 Haiti: 40 killed, several injured after their boat catches fire Forty-one surviving migrants on board were rescued by the Haitian Coast Guard and are currently receiving medical care. Read further on Dynamite News:
Top News · Jul 19, 2024 Tragedy Strikes As Boat Fire Claims 40 Lives Off Haiti Tragic boat fire off Haiti claims lives, highlighting socio-economic crisis and perilous migrations driven by gang violence. Recent developments offer hope...
International Business Times · Jul 19, 2024 40 Haitian Migrants Dead After Voodoo Ritual Sets Boat Ablaze At least 40 migrants have died after a boat they were traveling in caught fire off the northern coast of Haiti, a UN agency said Friday, with police saying the explosion was sparked by a voodoo ritual gone wrong.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024 Head of UN migration agency says it reaps funds, but worries about politics loom over aid groups The head of the U.N. migration agency says that it has taken in hundreds of millions in new funding and diversified its donor base
Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2024 UN urges swift action to help millions of displaced people across Africa The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has warned that without concerted peace efforts in war-torn Sudan, people will continue to flee to neighbouring countries. Filippo Grandi's comments came ahead of World Refugee Day Thursday, when he highlighted the desperate plight of millions of refugees and internally displaced people across Africa.
Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2024 More than 10 million displaced in war-torn Sudan, IOM says UN says 7.26 million people fled since war began in April 2023, with 2.83 million already displaced by previous wars.
Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2024 At least 49 dead, 140 missing in migrant boat sinking off Yemen: UN Refugees and migrants are increasingly taking the dangerous route despite instability in Yemen and fallout of Gaza war.
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024 The UN says more than 10 million people in Sudan have now fled their homes as war continues The U.N. migration agency tells The Associated Press that the number of internally displaced people in Sudan has reached more than 10 million as war drives many from their homes
Radio France Internationale · Jun 9, 2024 Sudan could soon have 10 million internally displaced people, UN agency says The number of people internally displaced in Sudan due to conflict could soon exceed 10 million, the United Nations migration agency said.