Highlights
In Greece, during the week of 9 May, IOM led an escort mission for 20 unaccompanied children (seven from Pakistan, six from Afghanistan, five from Syria, one from Palestine, and one from Egypt) who were escorted from the First Reception Centre in Lesvos to a new accommodation facility in Mytilene.
Between 9-13 May, IOM Turkey in coordination with IOM Italy, organized a visit to Italy for 10 members of the Turkish Coast Guards and the Directorate General of Migration Management. The aim of the visit was for the delegation to learn best practices from authorities in Italy who are operating the first reception facilities.
Between 9-13 May, IOM Turkey in coordination with IOM Italy, organized a visit to Italy for 10 members of the Turkish Coast Guards and the Directorate General of Migration Management. The aim of the visit was for the delegation to learn best practices from authorities in Italy who are operating the first reception facilities.
In the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, at the reception centre in Tabanovce, where approximately 300 people remain stranded, IOM is working to install clean water facilities to help improve hygiene conditions. Additionally, at the reception centre for asylum seekers in Vizbegovo, IOM completed the installation of AC units which will help to improve the living conditions of those accommodated there in the forthcoming summer months.
IOM Libya facilitated the issuance of travel documents, provided fit-to-travel health checks, and conducted interviews for 180 Senegalese migrants who expressed interest in being repatriated to their home country. All 180 migrants are scheduled to travel on a charter flight to Senegal on 19th May.
IOM Niger provided direct assistance to 1,935 migrants with shelter, food, medical and psychosocial support. Additionally, IOM registered 1,804 new arrivals (including 1,675 returnees from Algeria) at the IOM Niger transit centres.