BDF playing double standards?

Monday, September 13, 2010

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) seems to be applying double standards when it comes to the treatment of soldiers who are facing criminal charges.

Although the army is footing the legal fees for the suspects in the John Kalafatis case, the same courtesy has not been applied in previous cases.

BDF is paying for the legal services of Dzikamani Mothobi, Ronny Fatako, Goitsemang Sechele and Ronny Matako who are accused of shooting Kalafatis dead. The four soldiers who have been charged with murder, are being represented by Francistown lawyer, Phadza Kgalemang.

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