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Gov’t to relocate 465 refugees after years of illegal detention

For over three years, about 465 refugees were happy to learn that they will soon be reunited with their families at the Dukwi Refugees Camp.
For over three years, about 465 refugees were happy to learn that they will soon be reunited with their families at the Dukwi Refugees Camp.

FRANCISTOWN: Government has taken steps to address concerns raised by refugees regarding their illegal detention at the Francistown Centre for Illegal Immigrants (FCII) by relocating them to Dukwi refugee camp.

After being held at the FCII for over three years, about 465 refugees were happy to learn that they will soon be reunited with their families and joining others at the Dukwi Refugee Camp.

During his recent address to the refugees at the FCII in Gerald Estate, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Nelson Ramaotwana announced that the refugees will be relocated.

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