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Government embarks on the public sensitisation on human trafficking

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The 100 Ethiopians Prohibited Immigrants intercepted by Police on Monday at Kanona security points in Serenje district. 53 of the Ethiopians are juveniles.

Government has embarked on the sensitisation of members of the general public on human trafficking. Ministry of Home Affairs, department of immigration Officer Chansa Chileshe says members of the general public should be wary of human trafficking cases that are on the increase.

Ms. Chileshe explained that sensitisation has begun from Chazanga compound in Lusaka owing to the increase in the number of human trafficking cases being recorded in the area.

She said this when a combined team from her Ministry, Community Development and social services and International organisation for Migration conducted a joint sensitisation meeting in Chazanga compound this afternoon.

And International Organisation for Migration Officer Bertha Nguvulu said her organisation is complementing government efforts in raising the awareness during the social protection week.

She said members of the public should always the on the lookout and contact the relevant authority when they come cross job advertisements for the international Jobs.

Ms. Nguvulu said the theme which is known before you travel resonates well with government efforts in increasing the awareness among the people.

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