Botswana threatens to cut ties with Libya

Botswana has threatened to cut all diplomatic ties with Libya. Botswana Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said in a statement that continued heavy repression could force it to terminate all manner of relations with Libya.

The Botswana Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Wednesday, called in the Libyan representative to protest in the strongest possible terms, against the killings and condemn those actions. The Botswana government urged the Libyan government to exercise restraint in addressing the situation.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry said that for a long time, people in some North African countries and the Middle East have suffered under autocratic regimes and their leaders.

Botswana government said it will continue to monitor the events unfolding in Libya and calls for restraint and a peaceful transition resulting in a democratic dispensation which is responsive to the wishes and aspirations of the Libyan people.