Sjamboked job seekers vow to do it again
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Botswana National Front Youth League president Khumoekae Richard and three members of the movement spent a night in police custody, while riot police sjamboked several other members on Monday following their picketing at Parliament premises.
The movement’s spokesperson Kesaobaka Maruping said that they have been informed that their picketing was not illegal and therefore they want to continue doing it. “What we did was within our rights, the law provide for us to assemble for a social course and we did just that, but the police decided to brutalise us,” he said.
Their concerns highlight the need for meaningful dialogue between government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the best interests of the country are served.This was in addition to other voices from opposition politicians and civil society organisations.The stance underscores the importance of citizen participation in the constitutional amendment process. The AFM rightly assert that such weighty matters demand thorough discussions to reflect the...