International Organization for Migration
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View Timeline →UN: 15 Children Among 139 Migrants Who Died in Boat Capsize Off the Coast of Djibouti
A tragic boat capsizing near Djibouti resulted in the deaths of at least 139 migrants, including 15 children, with many others missing. The boat was…
Tragic Capsizing of Migrant Boat off Djibouti Leaves Over 100 Dead and Missing
A migrant boat carrying over 300 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti, resulting in at least 109 deaths and over 100 people missing. The…
Migrant Deaths at Sea Increase Despite Decline in Crossings to Europe, IOM Reports
In 2026, over 2,200 migrants died or went missing at sea while attempting to cross to Europe, despite a decrease in the number of crossings,…
Urgent Aid Needed to Prevent Collapse of Sudan Relief Networks, Warns IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns that without immediate donations, aid supplies in Sudan could run out by the end of the month. This…
Escalating Yemen Fighting Displaces Over 46,000 People, Warns IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reports that at least 46,000 people have been displaced due to escalating fighting in Yemen, with numbers increasing rapidly.…
IOM Provides Refrigerated Vaccine Trucks to Iran's Health Ministry
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has delivered two refrigerated vaccine trucks to Iran's health ministry to improve immunization services for migrants and local communities…
UN Warns of Online Scam Centres Driving Global Human Trafficking
The IOM chief has reported that victims from over 80 countries, including Iran, are being lured into online scam centres through fake job offers on…
Tragedy at Sea: Over 500 Rohingya Feared Dead in Myanmar Boat Capsizing
Two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers capsized off the coast of Myanmar, leading to fears of over 500 deaths. The International Organization for Migration (IOM)…
Arrest of Four Individuals in Iraqi Kurdistan Related to Drowning of Refugees in Italy
Four individuals have been arrested in Iraqi Kurdistan in connection with the drowning of refugees in Italy, where 36 people died and 60 are still…
Massacre of Rohingya Muslims; A Smooth Path for Terrorism
The Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar face severe persecution and are not recognized as citizens, leading to mass violence and displacement. This situation has escalated into…
EU Operations Against Human Traffickers May Begin in Coming Weeks
The EU plans to launch naval operations against human traffickers in the Mediterranean in the coming weeks, with NATO potentially providing support. This initiative comes…