Press Release: International Migrants Day

WORLD ASSEMBLY OF YOUTH

PRESS RELEASE

INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY

DATE: 18TH DECEMBER 2016


Migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s effort to overcome adversity and to live a better life. Today, globalisation, together with advances in communications and transportation, has greatly increased the number of people who have the desire and the capacity to move to other places. This new era has created challenges and opportunities for societies throughout the world. It also has served to underscore the clear linkage between migration and development, as well as the opportunities it provides for co-development, that is, the concerted improvement of economic and social conditions at both origin and destination.

Trump's transition team studying new sanctions to implement on Iran

Trump Names General James Mattis as Secretary of Defense Nominee

(Reuters) - Donald Trump's transition team is examining proposals for new non-nuclear sanctions on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing congressional sources who have been in contact with the president-elect's team.

Officials with Trump's team have been in touch with fellow Republicans in Congress, where they hold the majority, to discuss possible sanctions separate from last year's Iran nuclear deal that could focus on its ballistic missile program or human rights, the sources told the FT.

"They (Trump team members) are already looking closely at their options - and that very much includes non-nuclear sanctions," a congressional official told the media outlet.

Forgery Suit: Senate issues fresh summon on AGF - Punch

The Senate, through its committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, on Tuesday, issued a fresh summon to the Attorney – General of the Federation, who is also the Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami.

Malami was being invited by the senate for instituting a forgery case against the presiding officers of the upper chamber, and two top management staff of the National Assembly.


The senate had first summoned Malami, following a motion moved by Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, who relied on order 14 and 52, to demand the approval of his colleagues for his two prayers including the invitation of the AGF and the genuineness of the rule book.

UN Expresses more concern by reports of Boko Haram links with ISIS, back Abuja RSS summit

The United Nation Security Council has expressed alarm at ties between the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram and Isis - while a security summit is taking place in Nigeria to discuss efforts to combat the extremists.

In a statement approved by all 15 council members it demanded Boko Haram “immediately and unequivocally cease all violence and all abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law."

The Council said they were alarmed at Boko Haram’s links with Isis. They also demanded the release of thousands of captives reportedly held by the group, including more than 200 schoolgirls abducted in Chibok, in Nigeria’s Borno State in 2014.

Air strikes pound rebel-held areas of Aleppo, thousands flee under cover of darkness

At least 20 air strikes hit rebel-held areas of Syria's northern city of Aleppo on Saturday, in the ninth straight day of violence in which bombardments by both sides have killed nearly 250 civilians, a monitoring group said.

The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights did not immediately say whether Syrian government warplanes or Russian jets, which have been supporting Damascus, carried out the strikes.

Bombing by the government side on rebel-held areas of Aleppo since April 22 have killed 140 people including 19 children, the Observatory said.

Maritime Security: PIRACY IN GULF OF GUINEA INCREASING AT ALARMING RATE -- US

*UN Security Council urges stronger regional approach on eradicating piracy

UNITED NATIONS -- The United States says piracy and armed robbery are increasing at an alarming rate in the Gulf of Guinea, pointing to two reports by industry experts of at least 32 attacks off the coast of Nigeria alone so far this year.

U.S. Ambassador Michele Sison singled out two pirate attacks off the Nigerian coast on April 11 that led to the apparent kidnapping of a total of eight crew members including the captain of one vessel, a Turkish cargo ship.

She told a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday that "the economic consequences for the people of the region are devastating," pointing to a report by the London think-tank Chatham House saying as much as 400,000 barrels of crude oil are stolen every day in the Gulf of Guinea.

However, United Nations officials call for a comprehensive regional framework to eradicate piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, with the Security Council stressing the importance of addressing underlying causes and strengthening justice systems and judicial cooperation in the region.

Unprofessional conducts: Group seeks vetting of Nigerian soldiers, police officers for peace-keeping assignments

Following reported cases of human rights abuses and acts of unprofessional conducts perpetrated by men of the Nigerian Army and Police Force, a report on the Vetting and Selection of UN Peacekeepers has demanded a “prompt development of a National Policy on Peacekeeping Support Operations in line with the 2012 UN policy on human rights screening.

The report, which is a brainchild of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in conjunction with the Open Society Foundations, observed that this is imperative following cases of human rights violation by Nigerian troops and police officers in peace-keeping assignments.

FG Hosts UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay On Four-day Visit

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has arrived here for a four-day official visit on the invitation of the Nigerian Federal Government.

A statement from Kelechi Onyemaobi, a UN Development Programme (UNDP) communications specialist, said Pillay, who arrived here Tuesday, would have discussions with members of the government and civil society on the promotion and protection of human rights at the highest levels.

"It is the first such visit to Nigeria by any UN High Commissioner for Human Rights since the office was created 20 years ago. During her visit, Pillay plans to meet President Goodluck Jonathan as well as the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Justice and Women Affairs and Social Development.

7 Yrs Jail For Human Traffickers - Senate

The  Nigerian Senate on Tuesday started the debate on the bill to amend the law on human trafficking in persons (prohibition) enforcement and administration even as it adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014 budget defence.

Senate Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development led Senator Umaru Dahiru submitted its report on the amendment to the law on trafficking in persons.

 A disagreement among the senators on whether clause 6(b) of the law which hinged on the powers by the National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Person, NAPTIP, Law Enforcement and Administration would have power to search or arrest suspected offenders without warrant search.

Clause 6(b) of the law had stated that the NAPTIP shall have the power to gain access into any premises, property or conveyance without warrant for the purpose of conducting searches in furtherance of its functions under this Act or under any other law.

Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba,  who is also the Senate Leader, argued that the law had been in existence hence while considering the bill, it would be proper to also look at who the victims could be.

He added that Clause 6(b) that had to do with search warrant would enable people to act quickly especially as the issue affected children.

Senator Ndoma-Egba’s position was supported by Senator James Manager (PDP), Delta South who also said that without the provision in the clause it would be difficult for the law enforcements to do what they were doing in the country especially in the South-East.

However, Senator Kabiru Marafa, APC, Zamfara Central, said even if the law was not abused in the past, sweeping powers should not be given to the agency and canvassed that the section should be expunged from the bill.

The debate on the abuse of warrant of search/arrest led to the expunge of the clause in the bill.

The senate has adjourned for another one week to enable the various committees complete the defence of the 2014 appropriation bill.

THE Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014 budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf

THE Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014 budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf

THE Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014 budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf

THE Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014 budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf

THE Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014 budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf

THE Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014 budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf