ROME, Italy – A high-level delegation representing the Federal Government of Somalia participated in a strategic international conference in Rome on Friday, focused on strengthening global cooperation in the fight against human trafficking and irregular migration. The summit, jointly organized by the governments of Italy and the Arab Republic of Egypt, brought together security leaders to formulate a unified response to cross-border criminal activities.
The Somali mission to Rome is composed of top-tier security and immigration officials, signaling Mogadishu’s intent to tackle the root causes of smuggling. The delegation includes the Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Mustafe Dhuxulow, and the Deputy Commissioner of the Somali Police Force, Brigadier General Osman Abdullahi “Kanif.” They are accompanied by key policy enforcers, including the Director General of the Ministry of Internal Security, Mr. Yusuf Ali, and the former Commander of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Colonel Muhudin Ahmed.
Discussions at the forum centered on the urgent need to disrupt the operational capabilities of organized criminal syndicates that facilitate the illicit movement of people. Delegates reviewed technical strategies for dismantling smuggling networks and examined methods to enhance intelligence sharing between source, transit, and destination countries. The conference emphasized that a coordinated, multi-national approach is required to effectively prosecute traffickers and protect vulnerable populations from exploitation.
For Somalia, participation in this summit represents a critical step in securing its borders and aligning its national security protocols with international standards. By collaborating closely with Italy and Egypt, the Federal Government aims to curb the flow of illegal migration and establish robust legal frameworks that penalize human trafficking while offering better protection for victims.
