UN agency opens migration response center in northern Somalia

22/4/2025 7:17

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN migration agency, has officially inaugurated the Migration Response Center (MRC) in Burao in Somaliland, a self-declared region of Somalia.



The IOM said the inauguration marks a significant milestone in expanding the provision of essential protection services and support to migrants on the move in the region.



Prestage Murima, IOM Somalia deputy chief of mission, said the establishment of the Burao MRC is a testament to the ongoing commitment of the IOM and its partners to addressing the needs of vulnerable migrants.



"By strengthening protection mechanisms and providing lifesaving services, we aim to ensure that no migrant is left behind," Murima said in a statement issued in Burao.