By Goth Mohamed Goth
Hargeisa – Somaliland’s Minister of Information, Culture, and Awareness, Hon. Ahmed-Yasin Sheikh Ali Ayanle, met today with International Organization for Migration (IOM) representatives to enhance cooperation against irregular migration and human trafficking.
The high-level talks at the Ministry’s Hargeisa office – attended by senior officials and led by IOM Hargeisa Head Ayaan Hassan – focused on joint awareness campaigns to protect youth and counter migrant exploitation. Both parties emphasized urgent community education about migration dangers and combating misinformation with accurate legal information.
“Our youth represent Somaliland’s future,” stated Minister Ayanle. “We’re deploying robust awareness campaigns and stronger policies to shield them from migration risks.”
IOM’s Ayaan Hassan affirmed: “We’ll amplify these efforts through joint initiatives and technical expertise to promote safe migration pathways.”
The meeting culminated in an agreement to deepen coordination against trafficking networks, marking a pivotal advancement in Somaliland’s strategy to protect vulnerable citizens.
