Botswana Daily News
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The Botswana Press Agency, owned and operated by the Government, provided most of the information found in the media through the Daily News newspaper (distributed nationwide at no cost) and two FM radio stations, Radio Botswana and Radio Botswana 2. News coverage in the state-owned media generally supported government policies and actions. The Daily News also published general coverage of current events and issues and included a second front page in Setswana, the most commonly spoken language. ... [Read More]
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The Prisons Act grants relatives, lawyers, magistrates, and church organizations the right to visit prisoners for "rehabilitative purposes;" however, the Commissioner of Prisons has the authority to decide whether domestic and international human rights organizations may visit. Independent monitoring of prison conditions by human rights groups, the media, or the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) generally was allowed if these organizations sought permission from the Commissioner of Prisons; however, sometimes permission was denied. The BCHR was denied access to visit Lehlohonolo Bernard Kobedi, a Lesotho national sentenced to death for the murder of a police officer, following the organization's criticism of the executions of four convicted murderers (see Section 1.a.). The ICRC visited some prisons in September. d. Arbitrary Arrest, Detention, or Exile The Constitution prohibits arbitrary arrest and ... [Read More]
BOTUSA/BNTP try out longer treatment for TB - "Gaborone Botswana"
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US Department Of State Post Report
Radio Botswana and several private radio stations broadcast in FM, mainly in Setswana, but also in English. The Voice of America operates a medium-wave retransmitting facility in Selebi-Phikwe, 250 miles north of Gaborone. Bring a good short-wave receiver to pick up VOA and BBC broadcasts. Newspapers, Magazines, and Technical JournalsLast Updated: 10/1/2003 9:28 AM A wide range of publications from South Africa, the United Kingdom and other European countries are available at local bookstores. American news magazines are also stocked, but are usually a week late. The International Herald Tribune is available but is up to 2 weeks late in arriving. Several bookstores in Gaborone stock the latest bestsellers and tourist books. Prices are higher than in the U.S. The Embassy Public Affa ... [Read More]
The United States Diplomatic Mission To Nigeria (Embassy, Abuja and Consulate General, Lagos) - President George Bush's Visit To Nigeria July 11-12, 2003
T h e U n i t e d S t a t e s D i p l o m a t i c M i s s i o n T o N i g e r i a U.S. Mission Home | Official Texts | Fact Sheets | Biographies | Photos | ... [Read More]
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Daily Press Briefing for February 26 -- Transcript
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Daily Press Briefing for February 25 -- Transcript
MR. BOUCHER: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Pleasure to be here. I don't have any statements or announcements. I would like to remind you of the 2:45 briefing this afternoon on the new and different narcotics certification process. And you've heard from the Secretary of State on other issues, so I'll take your questions on whatever is left. [Read More]
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