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Another 158 irregular Nigerian migrants repatriated from Libya
“This marks the 12th evacuation exercise carried out by the Nigerian Mission in Libya this year." The federal government has ...
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INVESTIGATION: COVID-19 Lockdowns Left Nigerian Trafficking Survivors Stranded. Now They’re Looking for a Way Home
During COVID-19, the number of women who are trafficked from Nigeria continues to grow—even as local governments curtail legal movement.
Boko Haram attacks worsen since November, 59,000 displaced, more towns captured – IOM
The last two months of 2018 were also marked by “an increased sophistication’’ of non-State armed groups.
21 more bodies wash up as migrants try to reach Spain
The latest deaths bring the total of Mediterranean migrant deaths this year to 1586.
Over 1,000 migrants drowned in Mediterranean in 6 months
The Libyan Coast Guard has returned some 10,000 people to shore so far this year
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U.S. candidate for top UN job loses to Portugal’s Vitorino
The vote was by delegates from among more than 160 IOM member countries.
Nine pregnant Nigerian women, 148 others return from Libya
Friday’s arrival brings to 514 Nigerians who have voluntarily returned from Libya in June.
Rann: UNICEF, IOM, UN condemn Boko Haram attack
The IOM said eight security personnel including four soldiers were killed.
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200 migrants from Nigeria, others drown in Mediterranean
“Most of the survivors hail from African countries, including Senegal, Mali and Nigeria."
More Nigerians return from Libya
The returnees were assisted back to Nigeria by the IOM and the EU.
Another 249 Nigerians return from Libya, more expected
Over 3,000 Nigerians have returned from Libya in 2017.
NAPTIP, NIS, partner EU, others on trafficking, migration in Nigeria
The organisations outline areas of partnership.
Another 164 Nigerians return from Libya
The returnees comprise 155 male adults, five female adults, four children and infants.
How I became a slave in Libya – Nigerian victim
Victory Imasuen, the slavery victim whose story on CNN sparked global outcry, has finally returned to Nigeria.
Over 160,000 migrants cross Mediterranean into Europe in 2017 – IOM
“This compares with 345,544 arrivals across the region through the same period in 2016.”
Another 257 Nigerians return from Libya
The returnees were assisted back to Nigeria by the International Organisation for Migration.
100 migrants missing two days after boat sank off Libya
Libya has descended into chaos since the 2011 revolt that toppled long-time dictator Moamer Gaddafi.
Migrant deaths far higher than reported – IOM
“Since 2014, more than 23,000 migrant deaths and disappearances have been recorded globally by the IOM.”
More survivors, remains of drowned African migrants found
On August 9 and 10, 280 migrants were forced from two boats off the coast of Yemen.
50 African teen migrants drowned by smugglers – IOM
“The survivors told our colleagues on the beach that the smuggler pushed them to the sea.”
Meet the Nigerian woman who survived 10 days in Sahara Desert
The woman survived against all odds.
52 migrants from Gambia, Nigeria, others dead as IOM rescues 600 in Sahara Desert
One of the Nigerian survivors narrated her experience.
Another batch of 175 Nigerians return from Libya
The returnees were made up of 34 males, 122 females, 10 children and nine infants.
255 migrants drowned in Mediterranean Sea since beginning of 2017 — IOM
The organisation said the figure was lesser than the 380 deaths recorded over the same period in 2016.