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Botswana grants sixty-four refugees citizenship on World Refugee Day
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Sixty-four refugees were granted Botswana citizenship during a World Refugee Day commemoration, with the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs noting the act reflected the government's human rights commitment and that the new citizens left their countries due to harsh circumstances. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services said the decision unlocks opportunities for the refugees and represents progress toward their local integration.
Why it matters
Government grants citizenship to 64 refugees on World Refugee Day, advancing human rights and local integration.
22 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →