Madonna’s second adoption divides opinion
March 31, 2009
Pop singer Madonna’s decision to travel to Malawi in a bid to adopt a second child has divided public opinion and now a human rights organisation is also opposing the adoption.
Four-year-old Chifundo “Mercy” James is in the same orphanage that once housed David Banda, adopted by the singer in 2006. Her decision to adopt a second child has already been criticised by international charities and now a human rights organisation in Malawi is threatening to do all it can to make sure the adoption does not take place.
However, residents of Malawi are throwing their support behind the adoption. One person commenting on the BBC website explained: “I am based here in Lilongwe, and I can say that 98% of the people are in favour of her actions. Madonna, you’re welcome in The Warm Heart of Africa any day!”
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