This report examines the phenomenon of dhaqan celis — re-education trips undertaken by Somali-background children and youth from Western countries, particularly Denmark, to countries such as Somalia, Kenya, and other Muslim-majority nations. These trips, often initiated by parents, are framed as cultural rehabilitation efforts meant to restore traditional Somali and Islamic values. While some families see these trips as a way to strengthen identity, discipline children, or address behavioural and health concerns, the practice has raised increasing alarm among Western authorities due to the serious risks and rights violations involved.
