The Ministry of Foreign Affairs-The Gambia in collaboration with the IOM The Gambia today continued the Regional Consultation on Missing Migrants in Basse, Upper River Region.
The consultation was attended by the Governor of the Upper River Region, Samba Bah, alongside representatives of government institutions, civil society organizations, community leaders, families of missing migrants and traditional authorities.
The engagement seeks to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders to prevent migrant disappearances, enhance efforts to investigate cases of missing migrants, and improve support mechanisms for affected families and communities. The consultation also provides a platform for sharing experiences, identifying challenges, and developing coordinated approaches to address the issue of missing migrants in the region.
The regional consultations form part of ongoing efforts to promote safer migration pathways and ensure that families of missing migrants receive the necessary assistance, information, and support.
