World Refugee Day celebrated at Osire

Contributed by NAMPA.

OSIRE, 20 JUN (NAMPA) – Nearly 5 000 refugees and Government officials gathered at Osire Refugee Settlement on Wednesday to celebrate the annual International World Refugee Day.
Osire is situated approximately 120 kilometres south east of Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region and is home to more than 4 500 verified refugees and asylum seekers.
The day is aimed at raising public awareness on the challenges faced by refugees worldwide.
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration, Mauree ...