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Refugee ID cards to be renamed

Refugee ID cards to be renamed

Written by Suzith Tjitaura on 12 January 2022.

WINDHOEK, 12 JAN (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced that the new look Identification Document (ID) for refugees will be called the African Guest Identity Card.
In a statement issued Tuesday, the ministry said the name is being changed from the current Refugee Identity Card “within the letter and spirit of Pan-Africanism because Namibia views those who seek asylum as guests.”
The new look ID cards which feature a new layout for citizens, permanent residents ...

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