Zaire: At least 83 citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who were living illegally in some border areas of Zaire province, were arrested and repatriated on Wednesday by the Migration and Foreigners Service (SME) in the region. The operation was part of a broader effort to control and monitor foreigners in irregular migratory situations.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the spokesperson for the National Police in Zaire, Superintendent Lus Bernardo, stated on Thursday that the repatriation involved personnel from the Border Guard Police and the SME. The operation targeted the border posts of Luvo, Kanga, and Mpozo.
The breakdown of the repatriated individuals includes 53 men and 30 women, all of whom were processed through the Luvo border. Superintendent Lus Bernardo emphasized the importance of cooperation from local residents in border areas. He urged them to report the presence of illegal immigrants to the authorities.
The province of Zaire shares a 310-kilometer border with the DRC, encompassing the municipalities of Luvo, N³qui, Soyo, and Quªlo. This geographical proximity underscores the challenges faced in managing border security and immigration control.
