The recent high-level meeting between Aliki Salusalu, the Permanent Secretary for Immigration, and Auta Moceisuva, the Acting Commissioner of Corrections, highlighted the critical issue of detention conditions within Fiji Corrections Service facilities. The discussions focused on the welfare of detainees who are awaiting deportation to their home countries, a matter of significant importance to both officials.
During Salusalu’s visit, she was joined by representatives from the Investigation and Compliance Unit and Border Security, emphasizing a collaborative approach towards handling these sensitive cases. The leaders also ventured into discussions surrounding national security, particularly concerning the illegal importation of drugs into Fiji by foreign nationals.
Both parties reiterated their commitment to enhancing cooperation and agreed to convene regularly to strengthen their partnership, a move that could potentially lead to improved oversight and welfare for detainees, as well as more effective measures against drug trafficking in Fiji.
This proactive stance reflects a dedication to addressing both humanitarian and security concerns simultaneously, illustrating a hopeful pathway toward ensuring the safety and rights of all individuals within the correctional system.
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