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Media Digest March 2022

2022-04-07

Armenia

State Bodies dealing with Migration

A? Ghazatyan discussed best practices in migration management with an international expert
Armenian
Compensation procedure on the aid to the citizens displaced from Artsakh and lost property has been launched.
Armenian
Government approves housing program for families living in temporary shelters in Armenian regions deported from Azerbaijan
English

Migration issues and challenges

Labour migrants returned to Armenia could raise collapse on the labour market.
Russian

Georgia

State Bodies dealing with Migration

3000 Georgian nationals assisted, 100 returned to Georgia from Ukraine in latest update, foreign office says
English

Kazakhstan

IOs dealing with Migration

Head of the IOM Mission Zeynal Hajiyev and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin held a bilateral meeting.
Russian

NGOs dealing with Migration

Workshop "Beware of human trafficking"
Russian

Migration issues and challenges

Russian specialists are preparing for a massive move to Kazakhstan
Russian

Border Management

Border Guard and Law Enforcement Agencies of Central Asia continue to enhance cooperation in investigating cross-border crimes
English

Kyrgyzstan

State Bodies dealing with Migration

36 foreigners fined in Osh region for illegal migration
English

Migration issues and challenges

Kyrgyzstan asks Russia to revise medical examination rules for its migrants
English

Border Management

Border guards of two countries exchange fire on border with Tajikistan
English
MP proposes to simplify crossing of border with Tajikistan and Kazakhstan
English
Shootout at border: Negotiations between representatives of two countries end
English
State Border Service, Emergencies Ministry receive new special equipment
English
Talent Mamytov offered Kazakhstan to open land borders
Russian
Tashiev: Sky and borders of Kyrgyzstan are guarded by Bayraktar TB2
English

Labour migration

Against the backdrop of sanctions. Labor migrants from the Kyrgyz Republic refuse to look for work in Russia
Russian
Labor Ministry of Kyrgyzstan proposes to change law on international adoption
English
Labour Ministry intends to expand women's access to blue-collar jobs
English
Long-term stay of migrants in Russia will not be limited to a specific period
Russian
Some categories of migrants in Russia will be able to work without registering in the registry
Russian
There are many vacancies in Russia. The Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic does not expect an influx of returning migrants
Russian

Irregular migration

36 foreigners fined in Osh region for illegal migration
Russian
Foreigners detained for illegal crossing of border of Kyrgyzstan
English

Other

Border guard detained with bribe of 100,000 soms at Manas airport
English
Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan discuss regional security
English
The economist proposed to return customs officers to the borders within the EAEU
Russian

Moldova

State Bodies dealing with Migration

Minister of Social Protection: Moldova is prepared to receive a possible new wave of refugees
English
Ministry of Internal Affairs launches the Council o Strategic Policy Dialogue
Romanian
Moldova's Labour and Social Protection Ministry to sign agreement with UN World Food Programme
English
Moldovan emergency commission approves the status of WFP and ICRC in Moldova
English

IOs dealing with Migration

A WFP delegation visits Moldova to take over the logistical aspects of storing and transporting humanitarian aid
English
OSCE Secretary General visited Moldova
English
UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, coming to Moldova
English

Border Management

Humanitarian transit corridors for refugee transportation have been created from Moldova through Romania to the EU
English

Refugees and asylum seekers

Over 1,600 Ukrainian children enrolled at Moldovan schools and kindergartens
English
Refugees start being integrating
English

Other

Foreign Affairs Minister:
English
Foreign Affairs Minister:
English
Tiraspol asks for recognition of Transnistria independence
English
US State Secretary visited Moldova
English

Russia

State Bodies dealing with Migration

330 criminal cases for illegal migration initiated in Moscow in less than two weeks
Russian
Ministry of Internal Affairs: three modes of stay in Russia have been developed for migrants
Russian

Migration issues and challenges

Greece Suspends Golden Visa Program for Russian Citizens
English
Migration of Kazakhs to Russia will decline - expert's forecast
Russian
Refugees, emigrants and rising prices: how the war in Ukraine affects Russia's neighbors
Russian
The fall of the ruble. What are the intentions of Kyrgyz migrants in Russia
Russian

Migrant stories

Thousands of Russian citizens come to Kazakhstan - businessmen, artists, musicians. This is how they are greeted
Russian
Where does the quasi-motherland begin, and how does it end? Migrants who grew up in Russia are pulling out new roots and becoming politicized along with the growth of the dollar
Russian
Why do Tajiks not want to return from Russia to Tajikistan?
Russian

Mobility

Armenia accepts migrants from Russia, adapting to the new economic situation
Russian
Migration in Reverse: How today
English
Migration in Reverse: How today
English
Russia will open its passport and visa service in Tajikistan
Russian
Russians are choosing destinations. How much has the number of people wishing to leave the country increased?
Russian

Labour migration

Kyrgyzstan urges Russia to consider holding another "migration amnesty" in 2022
Russian
Migration of hands and brains: Russian specialists are preparing for a massive move to Kazakhstan
Russian
Reliance on migrants in the construction industry, if not erroneous, then a dead end - Stepashin
Russian
Russia's migrants need a new country. Will it be Kazakhstan?
Russian
The lack of benefits: labour migrants began leaving Russia
English
The struggle for workers in the Russian Federation: economics or politics?
Russian
Why one should not expect an outflow of labor migrants from Russia against the backdrop of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Russian

Tajikistan

State Bodies dealing with Migration

Afghan refugees are involved in training for professions in primary vocational education institutions and in the Adult Education Center. This was noted by the Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan Shirin Amonzoda at a
English
Afghan refugees are involved in training for professions in primary vocational education institutions and in the Adult Education Center. This was noted by the Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan Shirin Amonzoda at a
English

IOs dealing with Migration

The President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon received the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. At the meeting, the subject of discussion was the issues of cooperation between Tajikistan and the United Nations and its
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The President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon received the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. At the meeting, the subject of discussion was the issues of cooperation between Tajikistan and the United Nations and its
English

Research institutes

Where is Tajikistan in the world happiness ranking?
English

Migration issues and challenges

110 Tajik citizens, who arrived in Poland from Ukraine, were flown to Dushanbe per the initiative of the Government of Tajikistan. To date, 413 Tajik citizens, including women, the elderly and minors returned home.
English
About 30 flights from Tajikistan to Russia canceled during labor migration season
English

Border Management

Tajikistan to fully open border with Uzbekistan March 15
English

Trafficking in Human Beings

The Commissioner for Human Rights in Tajikistan Umed Bobozoda met with the newly appointed Permanent Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Tajikistan Lenny Montiel. They exchanged views on various human rights issues.
English

Other

President Emomali Rahmon Receives United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
English
Tajikistan and UNHCR Discuss Issues Related to Afghanistan.
English

Turkmenistan

IOs dealing with Migration

International meeting on health and migration in the European region was held
English
OSCE-organized online workshop focuses on humanitarian assistance for refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons
English
UNODC and USAID/Winrock International Strengthen National Policies and Strategies in Countering Trafficking in Persons in Turkmenistan
English

Other

A meeting was held to discuss issues related to Turkmenistan's accession to the WTO
English
OSCE-organized workshop focuses on the Lapis Lazuli Transit and Transport Corridor, enhancing connectivity in the Caspian Sea region
English
The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in 65th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
English

Ukraine

State Bodies dealing with Migration

Interview with the Minister for Social Policy Marina Lazebna
Ukrainian
Kuleba meets with Duda in Warsaw
English
Ministry for Social Policy asked 23 countries to sign bilateral memorandums to protect the rights of children from different categories
Ukrainian
Ministry for Social Policy discussed with Bulgaria how to defend rights and support programs for people moving from Ukraine
Ukrainian
Ministry of Social Policy will cooperate with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Ukraine to assist internally displaced persons
Ukrainian
Ukraine and Poland are deepening cooperation to ensure the safety of Ukrainian children from vulnerable categories
Ukrainian

IOs dealing with Migration

Ministry for Social Policy and UNICEF strove for help programs to help families with children and victims of war
Ukrainian
With the support of the IOM, the National Free Hotline on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and Counseling for Migrants operates daily
Ukrainian

Border Management

The situation at the western border
English
Within 2 weeks, over 1.5 million people crossed the Western border. Almost 200 thousand countrymen arrived in Ukraine
English

Internally Displaced Persons

Assistance to internal displacement of persons for accommodation (infographics)
Ukrainian
More than 130,000 people registered as HPE after joining the military
Ukrainian
Over 10,000 children from different categories were evacuated during an hour of military camp from active combat areas
Ukrainian
UNICEF: More than half of Ukraine
English
UNICEF: More than half of Ukraine
English

Refugees and asylum seekers

About 208,000 Ukrainian refugees arrive in Germany
English
Finland ready to accept more Ukrainian refugees, PM assures
English
Greece to take some Ukrainian refugees from Poland
English
More than 3.5M people left Ukraine - UNHCR
English
Norway prepares for up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine
English
Putin using Ukrainian refugees as weapon, but EU will accept everyone - Borrell
English

Other

Aggression Against Ukraine: UN GA Resolution
English
Diplomats from Libya and Nigeria familiarized with the registration of foreigners at the Ukrainian border
English
EU ambassadors pave way to provide another EUR 420M in emergency aid
English
IMF, World Bank preparing $3B support package for Ukraine
English
Justification of mass killings - Ukraine official on DW report
English

Uzbekistan

IOs dealing with Migration

Akmal Saidov makes a report at the session of the UNHRC in Geneva
English

Migration issues and challenges

President of Uzbekistan proposes to establish a regional expert council for the rehabilitation and reintegration of radicalized citizens
English

Labour migration

The new edition of the Labor Code serves to balance the interests of employees and employers
English
The President signed the Decree "On additional measures to support citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan engaged in temporary labor activities abroad, and members of their families."
Russian

Other

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English
Antonio Guterres: "Tashkent conference reminds us of the importance of joining forces to fight terrorism"
English
Central Asia is on the front line in the fight against terrorism
English
Decent working conditions are highly valued internationally
English
President of Uzbekistan calls on the international community to jointly promote the implementation of the special resolution of the UN General Assembly "Enlightenment and religious tolerance"
English
State Security Service is defined as an authorized state body in the field of cybersecurity
English
Tashkent Declaration recognized as an official document of the UN General Assembly
English
The Tashkent Conference is an important contribution to the consolidation of the efforts of the international community in the fight against terrorism
English
Working group of the project "Women Economic Empowerment in Central Asia" holds a meeting
English