MISA press release on Daniel Kenosi

1. This statement follows the one issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Botswana Police, Mr Christopher Mbulawa, in relation to the arrest and continued detention of journalist Mr Daniel Kenosi.

2. Mr Mbulawa has confirmed that Mr Kenosi has been arrested in relation to contravention of section 16 of the Cybercrime and Computer Related Crimes Act in that he is suspected to have unlawfully distributed pornographic or obscene material. He was also detained in respect of an allegation of criminal defamation contrary to section 192 of the Penal Code.