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Namibia: Swartbooi threatens US asylum bid, accuses Govt of targeting non-oshibambo tribes – News

Namibia: Swartbooi threatens US asylum bid, accuses Govt of targeting non-oshibambo tribes – News

Africa Links 24 with Ellen Albertz
Published on 2025-11-22 08:17:04

LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi has accused the government of persecuting non-Oshiwambo tribes, warning that he is prepared to seek asylum in the United States (US) and raise the matter with president Donald Trump.

Swartbooi made the remarks during a press briefing at Keetmanshoop on Thursday, following the attempted arrest of two ||Kharas regional councillors earlier this week ahead of regional council and local authority elections.

On Wednesday, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)…

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