Repatriation

More than 100 Malawian nationals stranded outside the Malawian Embassy in Pretoria are calling on the South African and Malawian governments for help to return home. The group has spent over a week in harsh conditions without basic sanitation. A 24-year-old Malawian migrant described the difficulties they face.

July 03, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The Malawian High Commission in South Africa has appealed to its nationals seeking voluntary repatriation not to go to the old Durban Drive-In site, which has become overwhelmed after being decommissioned earlier this week.

More than 250,000 Korean historic artifacts are located overseas, including those looted during wars and crises, with Japan holding the largest share, heritage authorities announced. The Korea Heritage Service and Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation identified 256,190 items across 29 countries. Efforts to repatriate illegally taken artifacts continue, with 2,855 items returned so far.

January 21, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Seventy-three South Korean nationals detained in Cambodia over alleged scam crimes will be forcibly returned home for investigation. Cheong Wa Dae announced on Thursday that a chartered flight carrying them will depart from Incheon International Airport. They are accused of swindling 486.7 billion won from 869 South Korean victims.

Artefacts from the Royal Nkuna family, taken more than a century ago, have been returned to South Africa by Switzerland. The Nkuna royal family expressed elation over the recovery of these items, which are vital to their legacy and the nation's heritage. This restitution highlights South Africa's efforts to reclaim cultural treasures lost during the colonial era.

October 29, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

Several Swedish municipalities are declining the government's invitation for dialogue on voluntary repatriation. The Left Party proposes redirecting 1.4 billion kronor from the repatriation grant to rural municipalities. Migration Minister Johan Forssell criticizes the decisions and stresses the importance of providing information to residents.