Return from Despair: Somali Migrants in Libya

This chapter examines the traumatic experiences of Somali migrants who faced severe hardships while trying to reach Europe and have since returned home through a repatriation program. It highlights the complexity of their journeys, including exploitation and the emotional weight of returning to a society that often stigmatizes perceived failure. The discussion also focuses on the Voluntary Humanitarian Return Program and the need for community support in Somalia to prevent future unsafe migration.