Somalia is dangerous': Former US deportees struggle with fear, uncertainty
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The article discusses the struggles of Mukhtar Abdiwhab Ahmed, a Somali deported from the US in 2018, as he warns of the dangers of increased deportations under the Trump administration. With over 4,000 Somalis facing expulsion, concerns arise regarding their safety in a country plagued by crime, terrorism, and civil unrest. Activists and attorneys emphasize the difficulty of readapting to Somalia, particularly for those who left as children, and point to the lack of opportunities and security as significant challenges for returnees.
Mukhtar Abdiwhab Ahmed expresses regret over his tattoos, stating, 'If I knew I would end up here [in Somalia] I would have never gotten these tattoos.' This highlights the struggles faced by deportees in adapting to their homeland.
Lawyers and activists warn that President Trump's plan to expel Somali migrants puts lives at risk, citing the ongoing insecurity and instability in Somalia as major concerns for the deported individuals.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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