Give Basarwa their rights, simple!

I would love to also be among the citizens of Botswana to make a contribution with regard to Basarwa struggle in Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

Of late there have been debates around Basarwa living conditions and government's attitude towards them. My arguments should not be seen to be a campaign against Botswana diamonds as they are the very source of our development, success and pride. My principle of life is always to be on the side of the poor and needy than the rich and greedy. I am one of those who will always direct his sympathy and support to the struggle of First People of the Kalahari. I appreciate FPK efforts in taking courage, striving ceaselessly and fighting bravely, that they may prove to the government and the world their incontestable right to be counted among the great brotherhood of mankind as correctly stated by Che Guevara that, "future history will be written by the hungry masses who have been ill-treated and despised by imperialism."

It is no doubt that FPK have a mammoth task of engaging with government on attainment of their rights as John Sweat Rock said, "to contend against the government is as difficult as it is to sit in Rome and fight with the Pope."

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Closure as pain lingers

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