Botswana
During 30 years of independence, Botswana has chalked up a faultless
record of holding free and fair elections and shown real commitment to realizing political and civil rights. The government continues to contend with the unresolved issue of the Basarwa, a minority ethnic group that has become increasingly vocal regarding its right to equality under the constitution.
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[Clinton Africa Trip, March 1998]