ROME — A senior delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia attended a strategic international conference in Rome on Friday, aimed at enhancing global collaboration against human trafficking and irregular migration.
The summit, co-hosted by Italy and Egypt, gathered security officials to develop a unified approach to combating transnational criminal activities.
High-Level Delegation
The Somali contingent included high-ranking security and immigration officials, signaling Mogadishu‘s commitment to addressing the root causes of smuggling.
The delegation was comprised of:
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Mr. Mustafe Dhuxulow, Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency.
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Brigadier General Osman Abdullahi “Kanif”, Deputy Commissioner of the Somali Police Force.
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Mr. Yusuf Ali, Director General of the Ministry of Internal Security.
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Colonel Muhudin Ahmed, former Commander of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Disrupting Criminal Networks
Discussions during the forum focused on the immediate need to disrupt the operational capacity of organized criminal groups that facilitate the illegal movement of people. Participants reviewed technical approaches for dismantling smuggling networks and explored ways to improve intelligence sharing among origin, transit, and destination nations.
For Somalia, involvement in this summit marks a crucial step in securing its borders and aligning national security measures with global standards. Through close collaboration with Italy and Egypt, the government seeks to reduce irregular migration and strengthen legal frameworks to penalize human trafficking.
