Suleiman Mohamed Mohamud, Somalia’s Attorney General, has issued a stark warning to the nation’s youth and families about the growing dangers of irregular migration and human trafficking, following a disturbing rise in tragedies involving young Somalis attempting to reach Europe and the Gulf via perilous routes.
In a passionate public statement delivered Thursday, Attorney General Mohamud decried the increasing number of Somali youth who have lost their lives while in the hands of smugglers or stranded in harsh conditions during transit. He urged young people to value their lives and futures, stressing that the false promises of traffickers often lead to devastating ends.
“Too many of our sons and daughters are dying in deserts, drowning in seas, or being held in inhumane conditions in foreign lands,” the Attorney General said. “We must put an end to this crisis.”
He also appealed directly to parents and community leaders to take a proactive role in protecting the youth, emphasizing that prevention begins at home. “Families must talk to their children, discourage risky journeys, and report suspected traffickers to the authorities,” he added.
Highlighting recent law enforcement efforts to dismantle smuggling networks, the Attorney General affirmed that the government is intensifying its crackdown on trafficking crimes. He called for nationwide cooperation, urging citizens to report smugglers and suspicious activity through official hotlines and local security offices.
“This is not just a legal issue—it is a moral one. Every Somali has a role to play in ending this exploitation,” he stated.
The Attorney General’s warning comes amid a broader regional and international concern over the rising tide of human trafficking, especially from conflict-affected and economically vulnerable areas. Somalia continues to work with international partners to improve border security, raise public awareness, and prosecute traffickers.
Authorities encourage anyone with information related to human trafficking to come forward. Lives, they say, depend on it.