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Papua New Guinea: New Immigration Laws Give More Powers To Search And Detain
Papua New Guinea’s National Executive Council (NEC) has approved sweeping changes to migration laws to give authorities more powers to search and detain illegal immigrants and establish detention centres.
In a strategic move designed to give the government more teeth when handling cases relating to illegal immigrants and the growing threat of global terrorism, Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare in a statement yesterday said changes to the Migration Act and regulations would strengthen border management and help business as the law had loopholes.
But as the Government tightened the noose, Port Moresby police reported the escape of an African illegal immigrant from the Boroko police station cells.
Hamado Nabole, from the western African state of Burkina Faso, bolted from the cell on Tuesday (07 Feb) night, joining another African Mduduzi Cedric Zediber, who has been on the run from authorities since last month.
“The current Migration Act is not sufficient to address global demands," Sir Michael said. "We need to work effectively and efficiently to bring benefits to PNG that genuine foreign investment generates while at the same time preventing the entry of undesirable foreigners such as illegal workers, criminals and terrorists.
“Papua New Guinea’s global reputation rests on our ability to regulate and control our borders," he continued. “Companies who employ illegal immigrants will also be penalised under the amended laws which will provide the foundation for effective border management well into the future — ensuring PNG maintains its reputation as a nation that takes border security and control seriously.
“It is understood that the inability of the Government to charge three Fijians for breaching PNG laws, when they entered Bougainville last year on visitor visas and joined failed money scheme operator Noah Musingku," the Prime Minister said. "He could be one reason behind the rush to amend the law. Government insiders say authorities could not charge the Fijians as the trio operated on the island’s 'no-go-zone', an area which the government and its law enforcement agencies have no presence and would have difficulty conducting investigations."
Under the new amendments, the Foreign Affairs’ immigration division will have powers to detain and search unlawful entrants, facilitate the exchange of intelligence between lead agencies and set up and maintain detention centres.
Source: http://www.pacificislands.cc
In a strategic move designed to give the government more teeth when handling cases relating to illegal immigrants and the growing threat of global terrorism, Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare in a statement yesterday said changes to the Migration Act and regulations would strengthen border management and help business as the law had loopholes.
But as the Government tightened the noose, Port Moresby police reported the escape of an African illegal immigrant from the Boroko police station cells.
Hamado Nabole, from the western African state of Burkina Faso, bolted from the cell on Tuesday (07 Feb) night, joining another African Mduduzi Cedric Zediber, who has been on the run from authorities since last month.
“The current Migration Act is not sufficient to address global demands," Sir Michael said. "We need to work effectively and efficiently to bring benefits to PNG that genuine foreign investment generates while at the same time preventing the entry of undesirable foreigners such as illegal workers, criminals and terrorists.
“Papua New Guinea’s global reputation rests on our ability to regulate and control our borders," he continued. “Companies who employ illegal immigrants will also be penalised under the amended laws which will provide the foundation for effective border management well into the future — ensuring PNG maintains its reputation as a nation that takes border security and control seriously.
“It is understood that the inability of the Government to charge three Fijians for breaching PNG laws, when they entered Bougainville last year on visitor visas and joined failed money scheme operator Noah Musingku," the Prime Minister said. "He could be one reason behind the rush to amend the law. Government insiders say authorities could not charge the Fijians as the trio operated on the island’s 'no-go-zone', an area which the government and its law enforcement agencies have no presence and would have difficulty conducting investigations."
Under the new amendments, the Foreign Affairs’ immigration division will have powers to detain and search unlawful entrants, facilitate the exchange of intelligence between lead agencies and set up and maintain detention centres.
Source: http://www.pacificislands.cc
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