Ian Khama

30 Jan

Botswana president denies shoot to kill policy

ObserverUncategorisedBotswana Defence Force, Ian Khama, Mokgweetsi Masisi, shoot to kill policy

Maria Hamutenya Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi says his country does not have a shoot-to-kill policy towards Namibians and foreign nationals who that country decides (without arrest or trial) has encroached illegally on its borders. Masisi’s statement are in stark contrast to his predecessor, former President Ian Khama, who had defended the policy saying his country's strategy to enforce a shoot-to-kill approach against Namibians should be a warning to potential poachers. “When something happens a number of times and repeats itself, a label is put to it and some people even domicile in Botswana begin to use the language and that…

Individuals must never be judge, jury and executioner

ObserverNational Newsexecutioner, former president of Botswana, Ian Khama, judge, jury

The recent comments made by the former president of Botswana, Ian Khama, justifying Botswana's shoot-to-kill policies reflect his callous disregard for the rule of law. The United Nations, so quick to talk about sanctioning nations that habitually violate human rights, is silent on the despotic acts by the Botswanan Defense Force (BDF). The tragic loss of life of the four Namibians is a wake-up call about what has been quietly going on for years. Botswana is a lawless nation and should not be allowed to continue its affairs as if they are not accountable for their actions. No country must…