Of body bags and poached rhinos
Friday, February 14, 2020
To my knowledge, the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) anti-poaching squads have killed well over 60 alleged poachers since the late 1980s with no discernible effect.
The BDF has shot DEAD seven alleged rhino poachers in the past year and no arrests have been made. The bodies of the seven dead alleged poachers are lying unclaimed in the mortuary at Letsholathebe hospital in Maun.
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...