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Bostwana: BONELA to fight Gov't over 'gay' rights

19th February 2010
The newly appointed Director at Botswana Network Of Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA), Uyapo Ndadi is set to fight it out with government in court over section 164 of the Penal Code, which criminalises same sex relationships.
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Botswana: Khama deports the man who 'insulted' him

21st October 2009
As everybody was lost in the electioneering process, President Ian Khama quietly prepared deportation orders for a man alleged to have dared to say something to the effect that he could be of a different sexual orientation. Sayed Fakhan Shah, a businessman of Indian origin has been slapped with a deportation order signed by Khama himself.
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Botswana: HIV, Aids legislation crucial

14th October 2009
Legal response in the form of legislation in the area of HIV and Aids within the Sadc region has been slow and inadequate, but rather than cite lack of relevant domestic laws and turning away litigants, the courts can turn to international law for guidance, a prominent judge has said.
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allAfrica.com - Botswana: Bonela Celebrates Passing of Public Service Act

16th January 2009
The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) has applauded the enactment of the Public Service Act of 2008 by parliament....
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