Somaliland joins in celebration of World Refugee Day

Hargeisa, June 20, 2013 (SDN) —Somaliland joins the countries around the globe to celebrate World Refugee Day on June 20 with a well-organized ceremony today in Mansoor Hotel in Hargeisa.  Hundreds of participants from all walks of life, including ministers, local leaders, UN agencies and refugees, attended the ceremony.  Mr. Marcos has spoken on behalf of UNHCR talked about the history of World refugee day. He stressed that children refugees must be provided the necessary needs for their future lie be it education and healthcare. Director General of Justice Ministry Mr. Galaydh and the director in charge of refugees in the rehabilitation ministry Mr. Abdi Ahmed also spoke at the ceremony saying that Somaliland government gives respect to the refugees in the country and appealed that the refugees in the country should abide by the laws in the country.

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