COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION
OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES
UNDER ARTICLE 9 OF THE CONVENTION


Botswana

449. At its 1166th meeting, held on 12 August 1996 (see CERD/C/SR.1166), the Committee reviewed the implementation of the Convention by Botswana based upon its previous reports (CERD/C/105/Add.1) and their consideration by the Committee (see CERD/C/SR.654, 949 and 952). Although the Committee noted with regret that no report had been submitted to the Committee since 1983, it welcomed the communication received from the State Party, indicating the commitment of the State Party to respect its obligations under the Convention and requesting the assistance of the Centre for Human Rights to prepare and submit a comprehensive periodic report.

450. The Committee decided that a communication should be sent to the Government of Botswana urging that the dialogue with the Committee should be resumed as soon as possible.

451. The Committee suggested that the Government of Botswana avail itself of the technical assistance offered under the advisory services and technical assistance programme of the Centre for Human Rights, with the aim of drawing up and submitting as soon as possible an updated report drafted in accordance with the reporting guidelines.