Sun, 18 Dec 2016 11:02:59 +0000 By Mailesi Banda ABOUT 26 illegal migrants have died this year alone due to suffocation, road accidents and diseases while in transit via Zambia to countries of their destinations, says Foreign Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba. Mr Kalaba said the migrants faced hardships and human rights violation while in transit. He was speaking during the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the International Day of Migration and the launch of the Global film festival in Lusaka. Mr. Kalaba said the commemorations of the day which falls today, December 18, was an opportunity to reflect on the contribution that migrants make to where they move. “International migrant’s day presents an opportunity to reflect on the real positive impact of migration and diversity throughout the world but also on those that have died while embarking on these sometimes dangerous journeys,” he said. He explained that Zambia had played host to many refugees […]
