Ditshwanelo Press Statement On Recent Comments Made By The Minister Of Defence, Justice And Security

Shaw Kgathi
Shaw Kgathi

DITSHWANELO – The Botswana Centre for Human Rights is concerned about the recent comments made by the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Mr Shaw Kgathi, regarding refugees and the death penalty.

The Botswana Gazette (1 March - 7 March 2017) reported that Minister Kgathi held a meeting with refugees at the Dukwi Refugee Camp. During this meeting the Minister made statements regarding the amendment of the current Refugee Act.

He stated that the amendments would allow for the Minister to revoke the refugee status of “refugees who do not behave well”, including those who take government to court . The Minister also told refugees that the amended Act will allow for the erection of a parameter fence, in order to control the movement of refugees. Minister Kgathi stated that Botswana has not ratified the United Nations Convention which allows for the freedom of movement of refugees, as well as their right to work.

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