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IOM Chief’s visit to Morocco underscores shared vision for balanced migration management

(IOM), Amy Pope, has concluded her official visit to Morocco, reaffirming the Organization’s long-standing partnership with the country and emphasizing the importance of balanced and human-centered migration governance. During her visit, Amy Pope met with the TIBU team at the Second-Chance School,......

At least 50 sudanese refugees die in shipwreck off Libya's coast, Says IOM

At least 50 Sudanese refugees lost their lives on Sunday in a tragic shipwreck off the coast of Tobrouk, in eastern Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Wednesday. The accident, which also left 24 others rescued, highlights the ongoing risks migrants face while attempting......

Moroccan youth squeezed by unemployment, weak services, and rising risks, rights group warns

Morocco’s young generation faces a widening gap between promise and reality, with high unemployment, fragile social protections, and growing exposure to addiction, crime, and perilous migration, according to a new assessment by the Moroccan League for Human Rights (LMDDH). Drawing on recent official......

Devastating Cyclone Strikes Northern Mozambique: Death Toll Reaches 120 as Millions Face Crisis

The impact of Cyclone Chido in northern Mozambique has intensified, with official figures now confirming at least 120 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, according to the latest report from the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) released Monday. The destruction has reached catastrophic......

CNDH Chief Highlights Critical Migrant Rights Challenges and Morocco's Proactive Approach

In a powerful keynote address at a workshop focusing on migration, Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco's National Human Rights Council (CNDH), underscored the urgent global crisis of migrant disappearances while emphasizing her country's commitment to protecting migrant rights. Stark Migration......

Addressing Migrant Disappearances: CNDH and IOM Morocco Join Forces to Protect Rights

The MENA region accounted for 58% of global migrant deaths and disappearances in 2023, with 4,984 recorded cases, according to UN Migration. The National Human Rights Council (CNDH), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration Morocco (IOM Morocco), is organizing a workshop titled......

Morocco's Migration Leadership Garners Acclaim at African Union Forum

At a recent forum in Addis Ababa, Morocco's contributions to shaping Africa's migration policies took center stage. The event, organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the African Union Commission, served as......

Tragedy Strikes as Migrant Boats Capsize off Djibouti: At Least 45 Confirmed Dead

A devastating maritime disaster unfolded off the coast of Djibouti, where two boats carrying refugees and migrants from Africa sank, resulting in at least 45 fatalities and many more individuals reported missing. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) disclosed that the vessels departed from......

Cholera's Devastating Impact: A Crisis Unfolding in War-Torn Sudan

In a country already ravaged by conflict, cholera is spreading rapidly, claiming lives and causing widespread suffering. As fighting between rival generals persists, the health crisis deepens, with devastating consequences for the people of Sudan. The recent outbreak of cholera has taken a toll on the......