Yemen’s government investigates possible violations against African refugees in Aden

Yemen’s government investigates possible violations against African refugees in Aden
African migrants sit in a deportation center in Aden, Yemen March 17, 2018. Picture taken March 17, 2018. (Reuters)
Updated 21 April 2018
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Yemen’s government investigates possible violations against African refugees in Aden

Yemen’s government investigates possible violations against African refugees in Aden

DUBAI: Yemen’s government has confirmed that it is investigating into possible human rights violations against African refugees in Aden, Saudi state-news agency SPA reported.
The Yemeni Ministry of Human Rights said in a statement on Saturday that the government will not tolerate human rights violations and that it will hold the perpetrators accountable.
It added that an effective and ongoing cooperation with relevant international organizations is being held.
The Yemeni government stressed that Yemen has been and will remain a safe haven for refugees and migrants from the Horn of Africa.