Dozens rescued from rubber boat drifting in Mediterranean
Ninety-seven people, including 28 unaccompanied minors, have been rescued from an overcrowded rubber boat that was drifting in the Mediterranean 30 miles off the Libyan coast, charity Sea-Watch International says. It is believed that the boat had set off from Libya. Crew on the search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 4 spotted the vessel on Sunday […]
Tanzania to send back all Burundian refugees
More than 200,000 Burundian refugees who have sought refuge in Tanzanian have until 1 October to go home or they will be forced to leave, Tanzania’s interior minister has told the BBC. “Now there is peace in Burundi, so refugees have until the 1 October to repatriate. After that we will send them back whether […]
Gospel artiste Mercy Masika gets new job at UNHCR
United Nations has appointed gospel singer Mercy Masika as its Goodwill Ambassador for Kenya. Prior to her appointment, Masika served as UNHCR’s High Profile Supporter, championing its LuQuLuQu campaign to change the narrative of the African refugee. Since her involvement with the LuQuLuQu campaign, Masika has advocated for and supported UNHCR’s work in protecting people […]