Statement On Eritrean Asylum Seekers And Deportation Of Erstwhile Ugandan Refugees
Monday, November 23, 2015
The Law Society of Botswana (LSB)has previously taken issue with the Rule of Law credentials of Botswana. Interestingly, even some senior high profile citizens have talked of the erosion of Human Rights and Rule of Law in Botswana.In the last few weeks beginning in October 2015, the Society has noted with concern several issues which again point towards a deteriorating Human Rights and Rule of Law climate. These are:
Ten (10) Eritrean Asylum Seekers
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...