Traffickers

Human Trafficking: The Dark Path from Dadaab to Europe In the sprawling landscape of hardship and hope that characterizes the Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya, a silent crisis unfolds. Trans-Saharan human trafficking syndicates are exploiting the dreams of vulnerable Somali refugees, particularly the youth who yearn for a better future. These traffickers, led by the infamous Libyan group known as Magafe, have turned aspiration into a perilous gamble, where the stakes are often unimaginable. What lies behind the allure of…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant diplomatic move, the Somali government has embarked on formal discussions with Saudi authorities seeking the release or repatriation of over 100 Somali nationals currently imprisoned in Saudi Arabia. This group includes individuals facing severe penalties, some of whom are sentenced to death for drug trafficking offenses. The situation has sparked considerable concern and discussion among Somalis both at home and abroad. The information was confirmed by Abdiweli Hirsi Abdille,…

Trade Unions Applaud ICA's Courageous Stand Against Child Trafficking The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) has thrown its weight behind the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia (ICA) following their recent, impactful action against trafficking rings. These organized criminals have been covertly transporting young Somali girls and boys to the Gulf States and Europe, deceitfully cloaked under promises of meaningful employment. How often must we look the other way before such harrowing…

Rukia Mohamed, A Beacon for the Garissa County Peace Movement /STEPHEN ASTARIKO Amidst the chatter and exchanges of a bustling community forum in Garissa, a significant message resonated—a clarion call for vigilance. Rukia Mohamed, a vital voice anchoring the Garissa County peace initiative, shared a heartfelt plea. “Youth in Garissa, heed this: be aware of the shadows in our midst,” she urged. Her words were not mere caution but a somber reminder of the peril that lurks in the form of human traffickers, those stealthy…

In the dimly lit remnants of a world that seems to have long forgotten compassion, Libyan authorities have stepped forward as unexpected custodians of hope. They rescued 263 African migrants, ensnared in the sullied nets of human traffickers within the Ajkhara district—a name that whispers of anguish and survival. Among the rescued throng are individuals from nations such as Somalia, Eritrea, and Ethiopia, stripped of the most basic human dignities, their bodies marred by signs of severe malnutrition and abuse. The tales…