The ministry of Homeland Security has given a fourteen day ultimatum to refugees and asylum seekers residing in rural and urban areas to relocate to Dzaleka refugee camp.

A statement signed by Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, minister of Homeland security says the notice is effective 1st April to 15 April 2023.

The statement further says thereafter, relocation process by the state will be enforced by Malawi Police Service and the department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Confirming the development to MIJ Online Patrick Botha, Public Relations officer for the ministry said any person or group meddling in the process or harassing the refugees and asylum seekers will face the law.