Botswana: Strikers Being Evicted

The International Confederation of Trade Unions (ICFTU) has reported that workers taking part in an illegal strike at Botswana's largest mining firm, Debswana, are being evicted from company-owned homes. It is warning that the evictions could have serious social consequences on the stability of the region and that replacement mine workers have not been properly trained, reportedly leading to two deaths. Between 2,500 and 3,000 workers have been involved in the strike.