International Organization for Migration [to 23 May 2015]
http://www.iom.int/press-room/press-releases

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IOM Appeals for USD 84 million for Population Affected by Conflict in Yemen
05/22/15
Yemen – IOM has launched a US$ 84 million regional appeal to meet the immediate needs of populations affected by the conflict in Yemen.

IOM Sees Progress in SE Asia Migrant Crisis, But Warns More Must be Done
05/22/15
Indonesia – The migrant crisis in Southeast Asia has entered a new phase, with over half of those originally estimated to be at sea now on dry land.

Over 20,000 Migrants and Refugees Arrive in Horn of Africa from Yemen
05/22/15
Somalia – Conflict and a complex humanitarian emergency has forced some 20,000 vulnerable people to flee from Yemen to the Horn of Africa over the past two months. They include refugees from Somalia, migrant workers from third countries and Yemeni civilians.

Malawians Displaced by Floods Willing to Return Home
05/22/15
Malawi – This week the latest round of IOM’s Malawi Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) report showed 107,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in 131 open displacement sites across six districts.

Nigeria Adopts National Migration Policy
05/22/15
Nigeria – The Government of Nigeria has formally adopted a National Policy on Migration and its Implementation Plan, with support from IOM and the European Union (EU).

IOM Evacuates Somalis from Yemen
05/21/15
Somalia – IOM, in close coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, this week conducted its first evacuation of 95 Somali nationals stranded in Yemen.

IOM Welcomes Decision to Save Lives of Migrants at Sea in Southeast Asia
05/20/15
Geneva – IOM has welcomed the commitment by Indonesia and Malaysia to allow thousands of migrants – currently abandoned at sea by smugglers – to come ashore.

Joint Statement on Andaman Sea: IOM, UNHCR, OHCHR, UN SRSG Migration & Development
05/19/15
Search and rescue, disembarkation, and protection of human rights of refugees and migrants are needed to save lives in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.

IOM Tracks Ramadi Displacement, Meets Humanitarian Needs
05/19/15
Iraq – IOM Iraq’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has recorded 40,608 individuals (6,768 families) displaced by violence in Ramadi since 15 May.

Mediterranean Sea Crossings Continue to Climb
05/19/15
Italy – Over 12,460 migrants arrived by sea to Italy in the month of May, according to IOM estimates.

Ethiopia Sensitizes Public to Risks of Irregular Migration
05/19/15
Ethiopia – IOM Ethiopia yesterday (18/5) organized a sensitization workshop on the impact of irregular migration. The Addis Ababa event was attended by 120 public figures, community representatives and potential migrants.

Earthquake Forces Nepal’s Overseas Workers to Face Tough Choices
05/19/15
Nepal – Millions of Nepalese overseas workers are facing tough choices about how to respond to the April 25 earthquake that could have profound and immediate impacts on household and national economies.

IOM Pilots Humanitarian Evacuation for Burundians Fleeing to Tanzania
05/19/15
Tanzania – IOM, in coordination with regional authorities and UN partners, has successfully completed a pilot evacuation programme on foot aimed at decongesting Kagunga, a small village on the Tanzania-Burundi border, currently hosting an estimated 50,000 Burundian refugees.

IOM Joins Emergency Cholera Response on Kenya-Somali Border
05/19/15
Somalia – In late April 2015, the number of acute watery diarrhea (AWD) and suspected cholera cases in the Kenyan-Somali border town of Dhobley in the Lower Juba region of Somalia started to increase rapidly.

IOM Aids Chadians Fleeing Boko Haram, Affected Border Communities
05/19/15
Chad – Since the beginning of January 2015, an estimated 32,000 Chadians and other internally displaced persons (IDPs) have fled Boko Haram attacks and crossed the border from Nigeria into Chad’s Lac Chad region.