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Human Trafficking Case Highlights the Need for Accountability and Reform

An officer from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services in Lilongwe has been arrested for allegedly facilitating the release of 15 Ethiopian nationals into the hands of a suspected trafficker. This incident points to a troubling pattern of official involvement in human trafficking and migrant smuggling networks that continue to exploit Malawi’s position as a key transit route. The Malawi Police Service acted swiftly to apprehend the suspect—an action that reinforces the importance of accountability and public trust in law enforcement. This statement calls for a full, transparent, and independent investigation to ensure that all those responsible are held to account under the law. Read the full statement here.