Celebrations to mark International Migrants Day on 18th December 2011 in the Chadian capital, N'djamena, attracted special attention from the government of Chad. Not only was it an occasion to celebrate Chad becoming a full member of the IOM just a few days before, but also an opportunity to mark the safe return home of about 100,000 Chadian migrants from Libya, many with help from IOM. The occasion, which included speeches explaining the importance of International Migrants Day, followed by a photo exhibition demonstrating IOM’s work, was well attended by government ministers, representatives of diplomatic missions, several NGOs based in Chad and the general public.

IOM hosted the celebration of the International Migrants' Day on 18th December 2011 in the Chadian capital of N'djamena. The event was attended by government ministers, representatives of diplomatic missions, NGO's in Chad, and the general public.

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Dr. Qasim Sufi
Chief of Mission, IOM Chad
Tel. (Landline): +235 22 5253 59/60 (Ext. 111)
Tel. (Mobile): +235 62 90 0674
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E-mail: qsufi@iom.int