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Botswana’s elections have become heavily securitized
It was only a matter of time before the opposition parties, as contenders for power responded in kind to the ever increasing securitization of Botswana’s elections.
Last month I got a call from a ruling party functionary who was attending a regional congress in Lobatse.
“You have to be here to realise that the high number of security agents present here is a clear demonstration that there is something at stake for those in power,” the ruling party guy said.
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The post Botswana’s elections have become heavily securitized first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Spencer Mogapi