The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has helped 140 stranded Nigerians return home from Sudan. The refugees, including 64 women, 36 children, and four infants, were part of the IOM’s Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) program.
According to IOM Sudan Chief of Mission, Mohamed Refaat, “Migrants who have transited through or are living in Sudan since the conflict began have found themselves stranded, as the humanitarian situation deteriorates in the country.”
The returned refugees received post-arrival assistance, including mental health support and help with onward transportation. Refaat noted, “The organisation and partners will also ensure the refugees’ reintegration through additional support based on individual needs.”
The VHR charter flights were coordinated by authorities in Sudan and Nigeria, including the Nigerian Embassy in Sudan and the Sudanese Ministry of Interior.
