World marks International Day of Migrants
18 Dec – Source: Radio Goobjoog – 110 Words
International migrants day is commemorated all over the world including Somalia, where ceremonies to mark day are held in all regions of the country. Many immigrants, including Somalis, face threats and human right violations all over the world. Thousands of Somali migrants keep fleeing the country, with most migrants dying enroute to Yemen in pursuit of a better life, and others subject to human right violations during the course of their travel. On December 4, 2000, the United Nations (U.N.) proclaimed December 18 as International Migrants’ Day, in recognition of migrant persons as being particularly vulnerable to violations of their basic rights.
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