Gov't Open To Dialogue Over Refugee Liberties

The Minister of Defence Justice and Security, Kagiso Mmusi revealed this when reacting to calls by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) that government should consider granting refugees in Botswana some rights, which will allow them to be self-sufficient.

“Since I came into the ministry we have not thought about the possibility of granting refugees an opportunity to fully integrate in their communities and be self-sufficient. However, my ministry is very much willing to engage in dialogue over the matter. The dialogue will determine what action government will take, but integrating refugees within our communities is something that is a bit complex,” Mmusi said.