Around 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya’s coast, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Saturday, in the latest migrant tragedy off North Africa. The “large number of migrants” are believed to have died because of high waves which swamped their vessel after[Read More…]
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IOM/Gambian Embassy In Libya Partner To Facilitate Migrants’ Return
The IOM has delivered technical and operational equipment to the Gambian embassy in Libya to facilitate the voluntary return of Gambian migrants from the troubled North African nation, the UN body revealed on Saturday. It’s hoped that the equipment will smoothen the issuance of travel documents and pre-departure counseling for[Read More…]
IOM Accused Of Sidelining Gambian Migrants In Algeria
The IOM office in Algeria has been accused of sidelining Gambian migrants in their repatriation program. Reports reaching JollofNews have intimated that Gambians were among thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, who applied for voluntary return under IOM, last year. Reports indicated that thousands of nationals of other countries have[Read More…]
Paperworks To Begin For Return Of 300 Stranded Gambians
A delegation from The Gambia will do the paperworks for the repatriation of 300 Gambians stranded in Libya, JollofNews has gathered. A delegation from the impoverished West African nation Thursday met with the IOM and the Libyan offices of Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) to knock heads together for collaboration[Read More…]
IOM Gives Office Of Gov’t Spokesperson A Boost
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Friday has given a major boost to the Office of Government Spokesperson by providing new equipment (printer, digital devices etc) that is expected to ease the workload. Speaking on behalf of Government Spokesperson during a donation ceremony held at GRTS building, Kanifing, the[Read More…]
MoH, IOM Complete Refurbishment Of Tanka-Tanka Psychiatric Facility
The Gambia’s Ministry of Health officially inaugurated the newly refurbished Tanka-Tanka Psychiatric Facility, the country’s sole psychiatric facility – an initiative supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) through the UN Peacebuilding Fund. With the facility hosting returned migrants with mental health needs, this formed part of IOM’s efforts[Read More…]
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