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Four Croatian couples Held by police on suspicion of human trafficking
At the Chifubu police station, four couples of Croatian heritage have been held on suspicion of smuggling four children of Congolese descent.
The spouses and the DRC children, who range in age from one year, three months to three years old, are thought to have reserved rooms at the Fiesta guest house in Ndola’s Kansanshi neighborhood.
The incident, according to Copperbelt commanding officer Peacewell Mweemba, is thought to have happened on Tuesday about 0:00 and was reported at the divisional criminal investigations office.
“The investigations officer received an information that there were some three white people who had booked rooms at Spree guesthouse in Kansenshi. They were seen with four young children of Congolese origin. Immediately, the regional immigration officer Mr Steward Chiyaka was informed to organise for some immigration officers to accompany police officers on investigations. The plan was to stop them at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe at the time of checking in,” he said.
According to him, immigration officers at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport were able to detain four spouses of Croatian descent and four suspected trafficked children of Congolese nationality yesterday at 12:00.
“Their particulars are as follows Damir Magic aged 44, and his wife Nadica Magic aged 45, a couple of Croatian origin. They were with their purported adopted child Beatrice – Magic (new parents name) aged 1yr and 3 months of Congo DR, Subosic Zoran aged 52 and his wife Azra Imamovic Subosic aged 41, both of Croatian nationals, with their purported adopted child Mariella Kalinde- Imamovic Subosic aged 3 of Congo DR, Ladislav Persic aged 42,with his wife Aleksandr Persic aged 40, Croatian nationals, with their purported adopted child Kona Asnate- Persic aged 3 and Noah Kraljevic aged 45,and his wife Ivona Kraljevic aged 36,Croatian nationals, with their purported adopted child Jean Val- Kraljevic aged 3 of Congo DR,” he said.
Preliminary investigations, according to Mr. Mweemba, show that documents pertaining to the adoption of the four children who were allegedly issued by the Congolese government are not authentic. As a result, the office of the Congo DR’s consular general was contacted through the office of the region’s immigration officer, Mr. Chiyaka Steward.
“The position on the matter will soon be given, since the immigration are carrying out Investigations. The four couples have been detained at chifubu, kansenshi, central and masala police stations, with two each, while the children have been taken to Social welfare facilities to be taken care of,” he said.
President Hakainde Hichilema is scheduled to visit Seseli Mine in Chingola on the Copperbelt, where a number of illegal miners find themselves trapped in a flooded open-pit mine. The announcement was made by Copper Minister Elisha Matambo during a press briefing in Chingola, reflecting the government’s commitment to addressing the critical situation.
Minister Matambo expressed confidence in the measures and interventions implemented by the government, ensuring that the ongoing rescue mission will reach the trapped miners. The President’s visit underscores the gravity of the situation and the government’s hands-on approach in coordinating the rescue efforts.
Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe provided further assurance, stating that safety precautions are rigorously being followed to maximize the chances of a successful rescue operation. He emphasized that the government has engaged with families affected by the incident, with twenty-seven families having come forward to claim missing relatives.
Source: aljazeera
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The leader of the opposition in Parliament, Robert Chabinga, has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for demonstrating a spirit of unity and magnanimity towards his predecessor, former President Edgar Lungu. In the midst of heightened provocations, Mr. Chabinga emphasized that President Hichilema and the United Party for National Development (UPND) are not responsible for the challenges within the former ruling Patriotic Front (PF).
Speaking from his position as the Member of Parliament for Mafinga, Mr. Chabinga advised PF Members of Parliament to acknowledge the changed leadership in the National Assembly. He urged them to embrace discipline and decorum in the legislative body, emphasizing the importance of non-political conduct and effective representation aligned with the wishes of the electorate.
“President Hichilema has demonstrated love towards his predecessor, former President Lungu, even in the face of heightened provocation. The challenges within the PF should not be laid at the doorstep of President Hichilema and the UPND. It is essential for PF MPs to accept the new reality and move forward,” stated Mr. Chabinga in a statement issued to ZNBC News in Lusaka.
He underscored the importance of maintaining discipline in the National Assembly, urging MPs to prioritize the interests of the people who elected them. Mr. Chabinga emphasized the need for constructive checks and balances from opposition MPs, fostering an environment of cooperation and effective governance.
“Opposition MPs have a crucial role in providing constructive checks and balances in the House. It is imperative for all MPs to refrain from antagonizing one another and focus on contributing positively to the legislative process,” added Mr. Chabinga.
Source: Lusakatimes
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