A presidential aspirant Peter Obi has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Thursday, 26 May 2022
Migrants rescued off Rhodes
More than forty people were reportedly rescued from sinking boats off the Aegean island of Rhodes at the weekend. A blind girl was among the migrants in one inflatable dinghy.
UN says global population of displaced persons now exceeds 100 million
Russia's war in Ukraine has pushed the number of forcibly displaced people around the world above 100 million for the first time in history, the United Nations said on Monday.
Wednesday, 4 May 2022
Reports of abuse of Afghan refugees as Iran continues deportations
As Afghans fleeing the Taliban face dwindling opportunities to seek safety in the West, many have attempted to cross into neighboring Iran. Tehran is warning that it cannot handle the additional refugees, and reports of mistreatment of the Afghans in Iran are leading to growing friction.
Italy: Puglia finances accommodation for 120 migrant farmworkers
The Puglia region has approved funding worth €158,000 to build a temporary guesthouse for some 120 foreign seasonal farm workers who will be employed for the cherry harvest season.
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