The Homeland Security Ministry announced that 'Operation Kurangi', launched in Himmafushi and Maafushi in Kaafu Atoll to collect data on migrant workers, will expand nationwide in July. Deputy Minister Ashraf Ali said training for local council officials will be completed before 20 July and that councils have equipment for collecting biometric data, while noting recent police raids in Malé apprehended over 50 illegal immigrants.
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recent police raids in the capital, Malé, resulted in the apprehension of over 50 illegal immigrants, who now face the risk of deportation to their home countries.
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Training programmes for local council officials are set to be completed before 20 July, ensuring their readiness to participate in the operation, he said.
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This operation, which was initially launched in Himmafushi and Maafushi Islands, Kaafu Atoll, aims to collect comprehensive data on all migrant workers in the country to address the issue of undocumented immigrants.
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