Shamukuni dismisses Khama claims before UN
Friday, May 05, 2023 | 760 Views |
Machana Shamukuni PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The Minister argued that a solo complaint from Khama cannot be used as a yardstick to determine Botswana’s human rights. “Allow me to highlight Botswana’s commitment to cooperate with special rapporteur on extra judicial, summary or arbitrary execution.
The special rapporteur in July 2021 sent an inquiry to Botswana. The complaint was filed by the former president of Botswana Ian Khama to the effect that his life was under threat.
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