Botswana secures release of woman on Bangladesh death row
Bangladesh has released a Botswana woman who was sentenced to death for drug trafficking in 2024. The release follows diplomatic intervention by the Botswana government and President Duma Boko.
Why it matters
This case highlights the role of international diplomacy in addressing capital punishment cases involving foreign nationals.
AFP, Gaborone The 33-year-old was arrested in Dhaka in 2022 for reportedly carrying heroin. Photo: Courtesy Bangladesh has released a Botswana woman sentenced to death for drug trafficking, paving the way for her return home on Wednesday, the Botswana government said.
The freeing of the 33-year-old, who was arrested in Dhaka in 2022, follows diplomatic efforts by Botswana authorities and an appeal by President Duma Boko, it said in a statement.
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