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Immigrant repatriation programme deemed successful
By MaltaMedia News
Sep 24, 2008 - 4:37:04 PM

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DAR, the return project coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with its partners SOS Malta and Med-Europe of Italy, is managing to get an increasing number of irregular migrants interested in returning to their home countries under its assisted voluntary return scheme, which is co-funded by the European Commission.

 This week already saw the departure of one Ghanaian, whilst tomorrow will see the departure of a further six Ghanaians plus one child as well as a Nigerian National. Later this week and early next week should see the departure of one Ethiopian and two Ghanaians.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tonio Borg, who is currently attending the United Nations Assembly has raised the issue of irregular migration with several counterpart Ministers during the last hours in New York.

DAR is organizing a seminar, on 'Best Practices in Assisted Voluntary Return' on Thursday  October 9th at the Old University Building which will feature very senior immigration officials from several countries.

Attendance is free of charge. Full information and registration form may be obtained from the Ministry's website www.foreign.gov.mt under 'events'.

Read more about this issue on MaltaMedia's special feature: Lanċa Ġejja u Oħra Sejra: Malta and its migrations.



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