Khama Withdraws Lawsuit

Monday, June 15, 2009

President Ian Khama has abandoned his plans to sue the weekly Sunday Standard newspaper for defamation arising from the shooting to death of suspect John Kalafatis by security agents.

The withdrawal was announced in a televised statement read by Information and Broadcasting director Mogomotsi Kaboyamodimo after Botswana Television (Btv) 9pm news bulletin on Friday.

According to the statement, the decision to withdraw the suit was taken at the meeting of the High Level Consultative Council (HLCC) held to discuss progress towards Vision 2016, held on June 12.

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Khama Withdraws Lawsuit

President Ian Khama has abandoned his plans to sue the weekly Sunday Standard newspaper for defamation arising from the shooting to death of suspect John Kalafatis by security agents.

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