Parliament should fight government�s xenophobia

This is after an embarrassing statement by the Minister of Justice, Defence and Security that no consideration would be given for the players plea for political asylum.  The statement by the Minister and his other actions lately on asylum issues threaten the good name and history of Botswana on these matters especially its role during the liberation struggle.

Political asylum is an important right enshrined in Article 14 of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the rules of international human rights law. It is a complementary provision to Article 3 that everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.