Latest in Tag: migration Highlight
Latest in Tag: migration
There is no migration crisis; there is crisis of solidarity: AntĂłnio Guterres
âOn this International Migrants Day, we reflect on the lives of the over 280 million people who left their country in the universal pursuit of opportunity, dignity, freedom, and a better life,â he said.
African officials, experts discuss ways to tackle migration on continent
The two-day event convened more than 200 delegates from African Union countries held under the theme “Addressing the Impact of Climate Change on Human Mobility in Africa — Building Adaptation Strategies and Resilient Communities.”
Egypt participates in regional ministerial meeting on climate change and migration
During the meeting, Egyptâs Ambassador in Kampala Ashraf Sweilem stressed that Egypt â as the next president of the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) that is scheduled to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh this November â is working to mobilise international efforts to implement the outcomes of the COP26 and build on them with regard to climate change adaptation, mitigation, and mobilisation of climate finance.
Shoukry participates in IOM meeting regarding COVID-19 impact on migration
Ambassador Ahmed Hafez, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Minister Shoukry’s speech addressed the repercussions of the Corona pandemic on migration flows and labour movements around the world.
Egypt emphasises enhanced cooperation with Africa to address migration issues
IOM Chief lauds Egypt’s efforts to activate cooperation in immigration
Shoukry takes part in virtual roundtable over COVID-19 impact on migration
Egypt does not deport migrants, continues to ensure they receive aid, health care, says FM
Japan to tighten migration procedures after Ghosnâs escape
Ghosn revealed on Tuesday that he fled to Lebanon, where he spent his childhood, to escape what he described as a âriggedâ judicial of financial violations.
Al-Sisi meets UNGA president in Cairo over migration
Both discuss forming international vision on refugees, migration issues
Business and migration to shape Merkelâs trip to West Africa
Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal are the three countries on Merkelâs upcoming trip to Africa. Her itinerary is filled with business and trade meetings but migration is also expected to be on the agenda.For Chancellor Angela Merkel, the past weeks have been Africa weeks. She first hosted leaders from Niger and Angola in Berlin and on …
Humanitarian challenges top global migration crisis as host countries fight for solutions
Some 3,000 migrant children remain separated from their parents and held in federal custody, in detention centres at the southwest border with Mexico, decried by critics of US President Donald Trumpâs zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal immigration. Thousands of miles away, where about 40 people were rescued, more than 60 migrants are reportedly missing in the …
5.2% decline in migration approvals in 2017
The Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced in its annual bulletin on immigration that the number of people who obtained approval to migrate (legal emigrants) and who acquired the status of emigrant abroad decreased by about 5.2%. The bulletin explained that the number of Egyptian emigrants who obtained approval to migrate reached …
Immigration Minister hosts Egypt’s first workshop on harnessing migration for development
Abdel Shahid chaired the event in Cairo, attendees included representatives of over 20 embassies and development agencies
Young directors vie for Max OphĂŒls Prize with films on freedom, migration and women
Hot-button topics like migrations and women’s issues are on the lineup at the Max OphĂŒls Prize Film Festival in Germany. It was opened with an absurd Austrian tour de force that overcomes time itself.”Night of 1,000 hours” is the enigmatic title of the third long film by Austrian director Virgil Widrich which opened the 38th …
Mediterranean migration drives rise in deaths
Worldwide migration deaths are on the rise, driven by growing numbers of refugees lost at sea in the Mediterranean, according to new data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Tom Rollins reports.
A bit of progress with a big question mark: The EUâs slow-moving migration policy
Fewer migrants are arriving in Greece – the EUâs deal with Turkey appears to be working. But for how long? The EU continues to demand visas for Turks entering the bloc, much to Ankaraâs displeasure.
Opinion: The year of last chances
All EU states should finally join the plan to tackle the migration crisis, says Jean-Claude Juncker. But his recent speech revealed both his frustration and Merkel’s increasing isolation, writes DW’s Max Hofmann.
2,215 migrants, 1,067 weapons apprehended in September: Army
Rocket-propelled grenades recovered, Ministry of Defence says
Opinion: No end to EU turmoil
The migration problem in the European Union threatens to become the bloc’s greatest crisis since the EU’s foundation over 60 years ago. No solution is in sight, even after the special summit, writes DW’s Robert Schwartz. “Another victory like that, and we have lost,” may be what many European politicians thought after EU interior ministers …
Egyptian navy intercepts 228 migrants embarking for Europe
Continuing illegal immigration attempts at traversing the Mediterranean Sea have been halted by Egyptian navy during current refugee predicamentÂ
Suspects in Austrian migrant tragedy appear in court
A Hungarian court has ordered four men arrested over the deaths of 71 migrants found in a truck in Austria to be remanded in custody until 29 September . Police believe the suspects are part of a people smuggling gang
Egypt not doing enough to tackle human trafficking: US report
Hundreds of thousands of street children are particularly at risk
Egyptian-Libyan treaty on border crossing procedures implemented
Egyptian, Libyan officials held talks in Matruh last month, and agreed to open the borders to Libyans entering Egypt
Egypt, Switzerland trade volume CHF 1bn in 2014: Swiss Ambassador
We have invested some CHF 25m that covers our framework agreement with Egyptian government, says Leitner
HRW calls on EU not to endanger lives in military action against smugglers
EU increasingly criticised for placing more efforts on militarising Mediterranean rather than saving migrants’ lives
Al-Sisi, Greek defence minister share concerns about Libya
President Al-Sisi met with Kammenos to discuss Libya and other regional issues
Up migration to make the world richer
By BjĂžrn Lomborg There is a way to make the poor of this world $500bn better off, but this solution is rarely discussed. This matters, because the international community is gearing up to produce the next set of development goals for 2015-2030, to follow on from the Millennium Development Goals. $2.5tr in development aid, …
Egypt to deport 51 Palestinian migrants to Gaza
The migrants had entered Egypt through underground smuggling tunnels
142 migrants detained at Libya border
Illegal immigration attempts continue despite turmoil in Libya
132 arrested attempting to illegally enter Libya
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated travel warnings to Libya due to ongoing conflicts between rival militias and has called on Egyptians residing there to exercise utmost caution and keep away from armed clashes.
Egyptian, Italian defence ministers discuss regional developments
Talks held about military cooperation and exchange of experience and information between both countries