Botswana: Government accused of disregarding human rights

Government has been accused of "trampling upon the human rights of its citizens". The accusation was made by Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) secretary general Temogo Makgele when addressing Botswana Congress Party (BCP) third national congress in Ramotswa. Makgele said there were many contradictions in the country's democracy which government was reluctant to rectify.