Over 1,000 Migrants Expressed Desire To Return From Belarus To Iraq - Iraqi Consul
Umer Jamshaid Published November 25, 2021 | 08:07 PM
More than a thousand migrants have expressed a desire to return from Belarus to Iraq, the Iraqi consul in Russia and Belarus, Majid Kinani, told Sputnik
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 25th November, 2021) More than a thousand migrants have expressed a desire to return from Belarus to Iraq, the Iraqi consul in Russia and Belarus, Majid Kinani, told Sputnik.
Earlier, Iraqi Airways spokesperson told Sputnik that four export flights from Belarus to Iraq for Iraqi citizens had been booked for November 25-26. Two planes have already taken off from Baghdad to Minsk.
"I have more than a thousand," the consul said when asked about the number of Iraqi citizens wishing to return.
The export flight from Belarus, fully paid by the International Organization for Migration, will take place in a week, the consul said.
"We have completed a meeting with the International Organization for Migration, the first export flight, which it will take in accordance with the schedule ... will take place in a week, and it will bear all the costs," the consul said.
Answering a question about whether those wishing to use the flight, said that "there is a possibility that several thousand more people will return from the borders."
Recent Stories
Pakistan marks World Press Freedom Day
High-level Saudi business delegation due on May 5
Stocks heat up as US labour market cools
President approves Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024
Implementation of merit, justice to oppressed segments top priorities: CPO
Overseas Kashmir community delegation calls on AJK President, discusses latest s ..
Govt believes in freedom of press: Amir Muqam
Labour urges UK election after Tory losses
Health authorities asked for action against alleged illegal tenders at Services ..
Spain scraps national bullfighting prize sparking debate
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan visits Rawalpindi ..
ATC extends interim bail of PTI founder in 3 cases
More Stories From World
-
Football: German Bundesliga results
4 hours ago -
Auger-Aliassime in final as 'crazy' Madrid injury curse strikes again
4 hours ago -
Football: Italian Serie A result
4 hours ago -
Football: Italian Serie A table
4 hours ago -
Football: French Ligue 1 table
4 hours ago -
Bill May or may not make Olympic history in the pool
4 hours ago
-
USA include former Kiwi all-rounder in T20 World Cup squad
4 hours ago -
Canada arrests three over killing of Sikh activist: media
5 hours ago -
Football: French Ligue 1 results
5 hours ago -
'Get this done', WHO chief urges pandemic accord talks
5 hours ago -
Lakers fire head coach Ham after NBA playoff ouster
5 hours ago -
Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results - collated
6 hours ago