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Aron Mushaukwa
KATIMA MULILO – Regional Governor Zambezi Lawrence Sampofu joined the chorus of condemnation by leaders of the Zambezi who rejected calls from some elements that residents support secessionism and he also rejected propaganda being spit by a handful of pro-separatists prompting the remaining Dukwe refugees not to return home.
A meeting held last Friday at Katima Mulilo that dealt with the issue was attended by Chief Mayeyi Boniface Shufu, the head of the Mashi Traditional Authority. in Choi, Joseph Tembwe Mayuni, while Mafwe chief George Simasiku Mamili of the Mafwe Khuta delegated his second in command, Ngambela Dickson Lusepani, and the chief Kisco Liswani III could not attend due to a bad communication & # 39;
strongly condemned secessionism and they were in unison that these subversive acts only bring instability and could scare off potential investors in the region. Among the many other areas that could be exploited by potential local and foreign investors, Sampofu called on all Zambezi residents not to discuss secession and he advised the residents not to sympathize with the pro-secessionist group. the little-known Caprivi Concerned Group (CCG), which is a few disgruntled individuals.
Sampofu called the meeting with all the traditional authorities and members of the Namibian police force last Friday to ask all traditional authorities to continue to maintain peace in the region.
He stressed, however, that the nation should not worry because the security situation in the Zambezi is "relatively calm". Sampofu stressed that what pro-secessionist activists advocate for, which is to have a dialogue with the Namibian government, is just to destabilize peace and security in the country. "We call on certain residents of the Zambezi Region to refrain from supporting the Caprivi Concerned group.The Caprivi Concerned group should stop their subversive activities in the Zambezi with immediate effect."
On the claims of a group of Dukwe extremists spreading false information to Namibians hid in the refugee camp that they will be arrested, detained or confronted He reiterated that no Namibian among the more than 2,000 returnees has never been detained, persecuted or harbaded and, contrary to this propaganda, all Namibians have been warmly welcomed by the government and reintegrated into their respective regions, where they are treated with respect. "There are no returnees from Botswana or elsewhere who have been arrested in the Zambezi region," said Sampofu, whose statement was made by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Refugees (UNHCR) and the Government of Botswana. peace and stability in the Zambezi
During the meeting, the traditional authorities reiterated their condemnation of the CCG and the idea of secession. In a statement read on his behalf, Mafwe leader Simasiku Mamili VII emphasized that he will never betray Swapo's liberation struggle. He added that the blood of many freedom fighters from his traditional authority will never be betrayed.
"We will never listen to or be misled by political failures and opportunists, so I call on all my subjects to denounce and reject the activities of the so-called group, because this region will always remain part of Namibia as it is, "said Mamili
. the Mashi Traditional Authority which emphasized that "Namibia and the Zambezi Region in particular will develop only if we all unite to ensure peace and security, because no significant economic development can take place in the country". Instability. "
The leader of the Boniface Shufu Declaration of the Mayeyi Traditional Authority also pointed out that he condemns the idea of seceding the Zambezi.
He further advised his subjects and the region to give up these activities which serve only to tarnish the image of the region. 19659016]
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