The Federal Republic of Somalia has efficiently repatriated 161 Somali youth stranded in Libya via the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) program, in collaboration with key worldwide companions. The operation, facilitated by the Ministry of Overseas Affairs and Worldwide Cooperation below the management of Overseas Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, is a big milestone in addressing the challenges of irregular migration and defending Somali nationals overseas.
Of the repatriated people, 74 have returned to Hargeisa and 87 to Mogadishu, the place they have been welcomed as a part of Somalia’s broader effort to assist reintegration and restoration.
“This operation highlights Somalia’s unwavering dedication to its residents and to addressing migration challenges via cooperation with our worldwide companions,” mentioned Overseas Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi. “We’re deeply grateful for the assist of the European Union, IOM, and UNHCR, whose contributions have been pivotal in making certain the success of this mission.”
Ambassador Mariam Yassin, Somalia’s Particular Presidential Envoy for Migrants, Returnees & Kids’s Rights, emphasised the significance of this initiative in restoring dignity and hope to weak youth. “This achievement displays the facility of collaboration and the Somali authorities’s dedication to defending its individuals,” she famous.
The European Union Ambassador to Somalia, Karin Johansson, and IOM Somalia Nation Director Manuel Marques Pereira have been current to witness this landmark effort. Each recommended the Somali authorities’s proactive measures to handle migration and foster sustainable reintegration.
His Excellency Ambassador Abdi Adan, Somalia’s Ambassador to Libya, performed a key position in coordinating on-ground efforts, making certain the security and dignity of the repatriated people.
This initiative comes amidst ongoing international challenges associated to irregular migration and displacement, with Libya remaining a crucial transit hub for 1000’s of migrants. Somalia’s management on this operation underscores its dedication to humanitarian rules and worldwide collaboration in addressing migration points.
