Africa-Press – Eswatini. Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu, the eSwatini Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has assured South Africa and other neighboring countries that, the five(5) United States(US) deported criminals won’t undermine regional security.
This comes after South Africa through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation(DIRCO) released a statement this week, expressing serious concerns regarding the safety of the region after the US dumped dangerous criminals in the tiny Kingdom, the dangerous criminals were previously convicted of child rape and murder among other criminal charges.
But the tiny Kingdom has since clarified the matter, expressing commitment in ensuring that, the deportees are eventually handed over to their respective countries being Yemen, Cuba, Jamaica, Laos and Vietnam.
“Eswatini is facilitating the safe and orderly repatriation of those individuals to their countries of origin, while addressing the sensitivities surrounding their criminal backgrounds. They are held under the highest security protocols in our most secure facilities, ensuring there is no cause for concern regarding potential escapes”, said the Foreign Minister through a press statement released on Thursday afternoon.
The Foreign Minister further mentioned that, the alleged “ongoing repatriation of the deportees is being facilitated” in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration(IOM).
“We are providing logistical support and tailored reintegration assistance to ensure a sustainable transition for these individuals upon their return to their home countries.We express our gratitude for the continued support and understanding of our partners as we work together to address the shared concerns,”she said.
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