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Arkia Lands First Repatriation Flight as UAE Revokes El Al Clearance
international7 days ago

Arkia Lands First Repatriation Flight as UAE Revokes El Al Clearance

Arkia completed the first repatriation flight from Dubai to Israel on Saturday after UAE authorities revoked landing permission for an El Al flight. Over 10,000 Israelis remain stranded in Dubai and other Asian destinations following a security incident involving a Flydubai aircraft. While Israir received final approvals to depart, the Transportation Ministry warned of delays due to security coordination. A UAE source criticized Israel's use of the term 'rescue flight,' stating that all requests were met and that Israel rejected alternative protocols offered by Flydubai.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#aviation#flydubai#international
Sweden Democrats push provocative transit campaign as election nears
politics1 month ago

Sweden Democrats push provocative transit campaign as election nears

Ahead of Sweden’s September election, the Sweden Democrats launched large-scale, provocative ads across Stockholm Central Station and other transit networks urging exclusion of immigrants who commit crimes or don’t integrate, a tactic seen as part of the party’s bid for influence as it edges toward government; the ads revived fears among immigrants and highlighted tensions over immigration and repatriation policies, while signifying the party’s growing normalization in Swedish politics as polls place it around 18–19%.

via Al Jazeera|
#campaigns#elections#far-right
Malaysia to begin 1,500 Rohingya repatriations in September amid safety concerns
world1 month ago

Malaysia to begin 1,500 Rohingya repatriations in September amid safety concerns

Malaysia confirmed a first phase of voluntary repatriation, with 1,500 Rohingya refugees set to return to Myanmar in September. Rights groups warn that conditions for a safe, dignified return do not currently exist, and Kuala Lumpur says it will halt if lives are at risk; the government also plans broader screening and registration of detainees amid ongoing tensions and concerns about safety of returns.

via Al Jazeera|
#human-rights#malaysia#refugees
Two early-morning flights bring 24 Filipinos home from Russia
nation3 months ago

Two early-morning flights bring 24 Filipinos home from Russia

The Philippines will repatriate 24 Filipinos detained in Russia over immigration issues on June 21, arriving at NAIA Terminal 1 in two batches: at 12:05 a.m. on PR 737 and 4:05 a.m. on PR 733, following a meeting between President Marcos Jr. and Vladimir Putin and statements from the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok; officials say the detainees have not been charged with wrongdoing and will be welcomed back to their families.

via ABS-CBN|
#immigration#naia#nation
Gold Returns Home: Central Banks Repatriate Reserves as Global Risk Rises
world3 months ago

Gold Returns Home: Central Banks Repatriate Reserves as Global Risk Rises

Global central banks are repatriating gold and diversifying storage away from London and New York amid rising geopolitical tensions and distrust in the traditional vaults; a World Gold Council survey shows fewer banks store gold in BoE or NY Fed vaults, with France, India and others relocating substantial bullion domestically or to alternative locations, signaling a shift in reserve management even as gold solidifies its role as a top reserve asset.

via Financial Times|
#central-banks#geopolitics#gold
Delay in Evacuation After Indian Sailor's Death Off Oman Draws Repatriation Plea
world3 months ago

Delay in Evacuation After Indian Sailor's Death Off Oman Draws Repatriation Plea

An Indian Second Officer, Nishanth Uirthanathan, died June 11 aboard MT Celestial off the Oman coast; his body has remained onboard for more than two days with makeshift refrigeration as the Forward Seamen's Union of India alleges medical evacuation was delayed due to regional tensions, prompting calls for body preservation, repatriation, and a full investigation.

via The Times of India|
#india#maritime#oman
Nigeria begins mass repatriation from South Africa amid xenophobic migrant attacks
africa3 months ago

Nigeria begins mass repatriation from South Africa amid xenophobic migrant attacks

Nigeria evacuated 268 citizens from Johannesburg to Lagos as part of a broader plan to repatriate up to about 1,000 Nigerians amid rising anti-migrant sentiment and xenophobic violence in South Africa; other African states have also evacuated nationals, while Nigerians abroad coordinate transport and support and South Africa’s government moves to crack down on illegal migration.

via BBC|
#africa#migration#nigeria
Nigerian Migrants Head Home as South Africa Repatriations Continue
world4 months ago

Nigerian Migrants Head Home as South Africa Repatriations Continue

In the wake of migrant protests in South Africa, 586 Nigerians were processed for repatriation after being found undocumented, with another group due to depart on Monday. They received emergency travel documents from the Nigerian High Commission, and some were declared ‘undesirable’ and banned from reentering SA for five years. South Africa reiterated the need for immigration-law compliance, while Nigerian and regional authorities coordinate the departures and Liberia also voiced concern for its citizens in SA.

via AP News|
#immigration#migrants#nigerians
Australia charges ISIL-linked returnee after Syria trip
world4 months ago

Australia charges ISIL-linked returnee after Syria trip

Australia has charged a 34-year-old woman with being a member of a terrorist organisation and entering a declared conflict zone after she returned from Syria with another woman; she arrived in Melbourne in September and faces up to 10 years in prison, with authorities also charging other returnees with related offences tied to crimes against humanity and enslavement as more Australians come home from camps in northeast Syria, fueling ongoing political debate over citizens' right to return and the fate of children.

via Al Jazeera|
#australia#isis#repatriation
IS-linked Australian families repatriated to Sydney and Melbourne from Syria camp
world4 months ago

IS-linked Australian families repatriated to Sydney and Melbourne from Syria camp

A group of Australian women and children with ties to Islamic State have returned from Syria’s al-Roj camp to Melbourne and Sydney, the last Australians in the camp after years abroad. Some of the returnees may face charges over their IS involvement, with the government saying it will not assist this cohort and will pursue the full force of the law if crimes were committed. Authorities have long prepared to monitor them, and a prior May group had several women arrested on charges including crimes against humanity and joining IS. One woman remains in Syria under a temporary exclusion order, while the child is an Australian citizen.

via BBC|
#al-roj#australia#islamic-state
Remains of four Italian divers repatriated after Maldives cave tragedy
world4 months ago

Remains of four Italian divers repatriated after Maldives cave tragedy

The remains of four Italian divers who died during a deep cave dive in the Maldives were repatriated to Italy after a challenging recovery in Vaavu Atoll; five divers vanished on May 14, with the instructor's body recovered earlier. A Maldivian diver died during the operation, and three Finnish expert cave divers located the four bodies in the innermost chamber at about 60 meters depth (200 feet), far beyond the typical recreational limit of 30 meters. Investigations were opened in the Maldives into the incident and the on-duty death, with Italy potentially receiving autopsy findings if performed. Victims identified as Monica Montefalcone, Giorgia Sommacal, Federico Gualtieri, Muriel Oddenino, and Gianluca Benedetti.

via CBS News|
#cave-diving#diving#italy