A resolution has been reached between the people of Kasasile, the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), and the Ministry of Lands over 17, 712 hectares of land, following a sensitisation meeting held by the Ministry at Kasasile.
Traditional Authority M'bwana of Nkhata Bay accepted that the land belongs to the MDF, as confirmed by a map presented during the meeting. He, however, urged the government to find alternative land to resettle families who were displaced.
On December 4, 2024, MDF soldiers seized land from over 328 families in Kasasile, claiming it belonged to the government, forcing the affected families to sleep in and around a church using plastic materials to build temporary shelters.
MDF Commander, General Paul Valentino Phiri said the people were removed for their own safety, as the area is part of the Viphya firing range.
He added that his office is investigating reports of abuse, including theft of property and crops, during the operation.
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ReplyDeleteHahahaa they encroached into land that wasn't theirs
DeleteI think the government through MDF they could give the people early notice before taking an action because it's seems that those villagers they have been there since their born and they were regarding it as their mother land
ReplyDeleteNdi ma ufuluwa anthu pena they are to blame coz of makani
DeleteAtleast they have come to a consensus
ReplyDeleteThat's what is necessary
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