Entrenchment of civil rights
Friday, September 10, 2021 | 1060 Views |
Police making an arrest PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
BOFEPUSU calls on Government of Botswana to respect freedom of expression and concise, respect the right to peaceful assembly and demonstration.
Democracy provides an environment that respects human rights and fundamental freedoms, and in which the freely expressed will of people is exercised. These values are embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The idea and concept of democracy includes human rights, as democracy is built on the fundamental of human rights, in front of all on the democratic principle as part of human rights.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...