I was violated � UB strike detainee

Kesaobaka Kemolatlhe
Kesaobaka Kemolatlhe

A University of Botswana (UB) student who was detained and charged for allegedly partaking in the recent strike and in the process stealing a ‘blue overall’ says she suffered abuse at the hands of the police.

Kesaobaka Kemolatlhe, a second-year UB student who was given bail on Monday related her ordeal during an interview with Mmegi yesterday saying she was touched and striped without her consent.

Kemolatlhe, who narrated that she was born a male, but now identifies herself as a female was abused by the male police officers that could not believe she was a female and turned her into a laughing stock mocking her.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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