KgololoNews US response The US condemns Editors arrest Following the speedy response by BCP youth league to the arrest of a prominent media practitioner, Outsa Mokone two days ago, the US embassy has also released a statement on their Facebook page raising concern on the decline of democracy in Botswana. The statement is reproduced below. Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson U.S. State Department Washington, DC September 10, 2014 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The United States is deeply concerned by the arrest of newspaper editor Outsa Mokone by the Government of Botswana on charges of sedition relating to an article published by his newspaper The Sunday Standard. The United States strongly values freedom of the press, which is a key component of democratic governance. Freedom of expression and media freedom, both of which foster the exchange of ideas and facilitate transparency and accountability, are essential components for democracy. Outsa Mokone’s arrest is inconsistent with these fundamental freedoms and at odds with Botswana’s strong tradition of democratic governance.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 07:31:25 +0000
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