DISPLACEMENT AND ASYLUM

ADEN – A total of 154 Somali refugees returned from Yemen to their home country through Aden International Airport in a voluntary return operation carried out by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as part of a …

TRIPOLI – Emergency Medicine Organization rescued 50 migrants, including Somalis and Egyptians, after they were found aboard a wooden boat in international waters off the Libyan coast, while seven people died during the journey, in a new incident reflecting the grave risks faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean …

HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of Somaliland distributed comprehensive food assistance yesterday, Thursday to 400 families living in the Naasa Hablood A displaced persons camp in Hargeisa, as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups and improve the living conditions of communities affected by displacement. The …

MOGADISHU — As part of its efforts to strengthen national preparedness against the impacts of climate change, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia held the National Conference on Climate Displacement Issues in Mogadishu for three days, with broad participation from government institutions, international …

HARGEISA – The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of the Government of Somaliland held a high-level national meeting on Sunday dedicated to refugee and asylum seeker affairs, with broad participation from government institutions and international partners, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional coordination and enhance the national response …

MOGADISHU — As part of its continued efforts to protect Somali citizens abroad, the Federal Government of Somalia on Thursday repatriated 129 Somali nationals who had been stranded in Libya after enduring severe humanitarian and security hardships during attempts to migrate through irregular routes. The operation forms part of an …

HARGEISA — The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding humanitarian assistance for internally displaced people through enhanced essential services and sustainable development initiatives aimed at improving living conditions for vulnerable communities, particularly displaced families, women, and children. The commitment was highlighted during the 66th …

HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of the Government of Somaliland today concluded a two-day awareness program (17–18 June) dedicated to refugees and asylum seekers, aimed at enhancing their understanding of public services, rights and responsibilities, and reinforcing their role in promoting security, stability, and peaceful coexistence …

MOGADISHU — The National Commission for Refugees and IDPs (NCRI) today commemorated World Refugee Day, which is officially observed on June 20 each year, holding the event two days ahead of its official date as it coincided this year with the start of the national secondary school examinations in Somalia, …

HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs in the Government of Somaliland, in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), received five Somali citizens today at Egal International Airport in Hargeisa. The returnees arrived back home voluntarily after facing hazardous conditions during irregular migration journeys. The Ministry …