BONELA condemns Muzila�s �beat them up� remarks

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The Botswana Network on Ethics Law & HIV/AIDS (BONELA) is deeply dismayed by the contents of the report found in The Voice newspaper of Friday 5 August 2016 where the Mayor of Francistown, Sylvia Muzila is said to have instructed the Police to beat up sex workers.

The Mayor’s call for use of violence against sex workers comes at a time when we least expect it, when leaders around the world are strategising to combat police brutality on people in violation of their human rights, which should imperatively enjoin the Mayor to be part of this noble effort by leaders who are interested in the promotion of peace in their communities and fostering a human rights oriented police force.

As a leader the mayor should be cautious about her personal views not interfering with her leadership role; which should not be about herself but about the people.

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