The refugee question
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Modey-Ebi noted that Botswana had quietly tightened its refugee and asylum protocols, resulting in high rejection rates, detention of asylum seekers and a strict encampment policy.
Asylum seekers arriving in Botswana are now being questioned why they did not seek the same status in the countries they transited through before arriving in Botswana, while certain refugees already in the country are being put under pressure to resettle.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...