Dowa Police and Inua Advocacy Collaborate to Bolster Security at Dzaleka

In response to escalating security concerns at Dzaleka Camp following the withdrawal of major relief agencies like UNHCR, Dowa Police and Inua Advocacy convened a strategic meeting on Friday, July 11, at Ubuntu Hall. The panel-style discussion invited input from refugee leaders and community members to address pressing safety challenges.

Inua Advocacy, an independent civil society organization dedicated to advancing refugee rights across Malawi, plays a critical role in empowering refugee leadership, providing emergency support, offering legal guidance, and ensuring accountability among service providers.

Community members raised several issues during the meeting, including unregulated late-night bar operations, nighttime loitering justified as individual rights, criminals exploiting children to evade prosecution, and the unconditional release of suspects, which erodes trust in the community.

Dowa Police Station Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mrs. Annie Kaunda, pledged to intensify patrols within the camp in collaboration with the Dzaleka Community Policing Forum (Sungu-Sungu). She emphasized the importance of community leaders sharing credible information with police, highlighting that transparent collaboration is essential for effective law enforcement.

Ndulomana Nasolo, a Burundian community leader, praised the initiative by Dowa Police and Inua Advocacy, committing to spreading the security message among fellow refugees.

Apatsa Mhango, Project Manager for Inua Advocacy, reaffirmed the organization’s dedication to enhancing refugee safety and deepening ties with law enforcement. Recently, Inua Advocacy donated reflective jackets to Sungu-Sungu and the surrounding community policing units through Dowa Police to strengthen security patrols.

With Malawi’s electoral period approaching, attendees were urged to maintain peace and avoid political violence to preserve harmony within the camp.

Originally published by Malawi24 on July 13, 2025: “Dowa Police and Inua Advocacy partner to enhance security for Dzaleka refugees.” Read the full article at Malawi24.