Somalia Appeals to Germany to Halt ‘Compulsory’ Deportation of Africans

Somalia has voiced its concerns to Germany over the idea of “compulsory” deportation of Somali nationals.

On a Wednesday visit, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had a sit-down with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. The main agenda? They chatted about teaming up on handling the return of Somali migrants from Germany.

Posting to X, Farhan Mohamed Jimale, who speaks for the Somali government, shared that President Mohamud emphasized to Chancellor Scholz that forced repatriation isn’t the way forward for Somalis in Germany.

According to Mohamud, those Somalis who no longer qualify for asylum and have explored every avenue are well within their rights to opt for a voluntary trek back home.

“Our arms are wide open for these folks. They can come home, embrace their families, dive back into their communities, and play a pivotal role in the growth and collective stride of our beloved Somalia,” expressed the Somali leader.

A note from the Somali presidency elaborated that the dialogue wasn’t just about deportation. They looked into ways to strengthen ties between Somalia and Germany, giving a new lease of life to vocational training, beefing up security measures, and nurturing broader collaboration between the two nations.

While on German soil, President Mohamud is also slated to speak at the Germany-Africa Investment Summit, shining a light on Somalia’s ambitions for prosperity and advancement.

Presently, Germany is home to roughly 65,000 Somalis.

Edited by: Ali Musa

alimusa@axadletimes.com

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