Sneak peek into the Eritrean 10
Friday, September 02, 2016
Their plight grabbed continental attention. It pit government against human rights campaigners. Critics and defenders rose to take up positions in the debate. The case had all the intrigue, suspense and tragedy of a Shakespearean drama: conflict-weary Eritreans using the cover of a football match to escape persecution in their homeland and the government here undecided about their fate.
The 10, who were members of the Eritrean national football team and reportedly in that country’s military, refused to leave Botswana after they were thrashed by three goals to one in Francistown in a World Cup qualifier.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...