Bridging gaps in legal and criminal justice systems to help prevent trafficking and migration in the Horn of Africa

  1. Berihu Teweldebirhan Gebresilassie
  2. KINFE ABRAHA Gebre-egziabher
  3. Tsegai Berhane Ghebretekle
  4. Alemseged Gerezgiher Hailu
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Abstract

This article examines how Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia's legal and criminal justice systems address human trafficking and migrant smuggling. It assesses legal frameworks, investigative capacity, victim services, and regional cooperation. The report notes that mixed migration flows shape responses, with smuggling often evolving into trafficking. Despite existing laws, enforcement remains weak and underfunded, and its link to irregular migration deters victims from seeking help. Recommendations include victim-centered laws, stronger investigative units, expanded survivor support services, regional cooperation, improved data collection, and protection from immigration sanctions to strengthen interventions.

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