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Myanmar confirms nearly 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh, says security issues delaying repatriation - reuters.com
Myanmar confirms nearly 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh, says security issues delaying repatriation reuters.com
August 17, 2026Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
July 5, 2026Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Nigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.
July 1, 2026'They came with machetes' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa
Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.
June 17, 2026Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.
June 11, 2026Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
June 8, 2026Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests - Reuters
Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests Reuters
May 27, 2026First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
May 27, 2026Pakistan says 11 citizens, 20 Iranian nationals being repatriated from vessels seized by US - Reuters
Pakistan says 11 citizens, 20 Iranian nationals being repatriated from vessels seized by US Reuters
May 15, 2026One of repatriated French passengers from hantavirus-hit ship has symptoms, PM says - Reuters
One of repatriated French passengers from hantavirus-hit ship has symptoms, PM says Reuters
May 10, 2026At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says - Reuters
At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says Reuters
May 4, 2026Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.
April 22, 2026Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack
The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home.
April 15, 2026Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.
March 30, 2026Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.
March 26, 2026France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.
March 13, 2026Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated
The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.
March 13, 2026Exclusive: US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship, memo says - Reuters
Exclusive: US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship, memo says Reuters
March 6, 2026France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean, Macron says - Reuters
France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean, Macron says Reuters
March 3, 2026Russia and Ukraine exchange more than 1,000 soldiers' bodies
Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva.
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Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Anti-migrant sentiment has been rising in South Africa Nigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in South Africa "at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted" there. A statement from
Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Thousands of foreign nationals from across Africa fled South Africa in recent weeks fearing anti-migrant violence Nigeria says it will seek compensation from South Africa for its citizens who have le
'They came with machetes' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa
South Africa has become a hostile place for undocumented migrants, as a deadline set by protesters for them to leave the country approaches. "I am very scared and traumatised," Esnat Joseph, a 36-yea
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria has become the latest African state to repatriate some of its citizens from South Africa following a rise in anti-migrant sentiments in the country. A flight carrying 268 Nigerians has landed
Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
A group of 171 Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid growing worries about xenophobia arrived in their home country on Tuesday, Malawi's government has said. The repatriation follows violence
Zambia’s government takes possession of ex-president’s body in repatriation row
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Gauteng High Court enforces order to repatriate former Zambian President Edgar Lungu
The Zambian government has begun executing a court order to repatriate former President Edgar Lungu’s remains from South Africa after his family’s appeal bid lapsed. Image: File The Zambian governme
High Court transfers Edgar Lungu’s remains to Zambian govt for repatriation
Updated April 23, 2026, 9:31 a.m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo Sign up: Share this: The High Court in Pretoria has formally ordered the transfer of the mortal remains of former Zambian Presid
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South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body
Just hours after the Zambian government said it had taken possession of ex-President Edgar Lungu's body, a court in South Africa - where Lungu died - has ordered the body to be returned. It is the la
German leader raises prospect of many Syrians returning home as the country’s president visits
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa attend a press conference in Berlin, Germany, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) Syrian President Ahmad
Sri Lanka orders repatriation of 84 sailors killed aboard torpedoed Iranian warship IRIS Dena The order comes at a time when there were reports of diplomatic pressure on Sri Lanka By Lakshmi Subramanian Updated: March 11, 2026 19:50 IST
A Sri Lankan court on Wednesday passed an order to hand over the remains of the 84 Iranian sailors who were killed when Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena was torpedoed by an American submarine. The court
France returns a sacred drum looted during the colonial era to Ivory Coast
Francoise Remarck, Ivorian minister of Culture, stands in front of the crate containing a looted sacred talking drum, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Marine Jeannin) Tradit
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Macron orders first evacuations of citizens as France boosts defences in the Middle East
In a televised address on Tuesday night, French President Emmanuel Macron blamed Tehran for the unfolding crisis while also criticising the US-Israeli strikes that triggered it, before announcing a ra
Ukraine Returns 1,000 Bodies of Deceased Soldiers
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South African president thanks Putin after 17 men ‘lured’ to Russian frontlines begin returning home
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South Africa secures release of 11 nationals lured to Russia to fight against Ukraine
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa smiles before the State of the Nation (SONA) address in Cape Town, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (Rodger Bosch/Pool Photo via AP, File) JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A group
Iraq's FM says Ankara agreed to take back Turkish citizens among IS detainees moved from Syria
ByREUTERSFEBRUARY 23, 2026 17:58Iraq's foreign minister said on Monday that Turkey had agreed to take back Turkish citizens from among thousands of Islamic State detainees transferred to Iraq from Syr