Namibian Parly discusses Botswana refugees fears

The Namibian National Assembly was last week assured by the Home Affairs Minister, Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana, that government will not prosecute or percecute the Namibian refugees living in Botswana despite their serious fears.

According to the news media in that country, Iivula-Ithana made this remark in a statement delivered in the Namibian National Assembly this week where she also rejected claims that the government would prosecute refugees who return home.

The Namibia government had agreed to accept the 732 refugees from Botswana by 31 December 2015.

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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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