Botswana condemns the killing of a lion in Zimbabwe

| Friday July 31, 2015 15:48

 

In a press statement released on Friday afternoon, government spokesperson Jeff Ramsay condemned the killing of the famed lion.

“The Government of Botswana has learnt with deep concern of the killing of a collared and protected lion by an American national, Walter James Palmer,” read the statement.

Government however commended authorities for swift arrests of the culprits and urged speedy prosecution.

The statement further reiterated Botswana’s position on safari hunting.

“It is our stern belief that safari hunting of threatened species such as lions has the potential to undermine our regional anti-poaching efforts as it encourages illegal trade which in turn promotes poaching. To this end, individuals partaking in such sport hunting expeditions will not be welcome in Botswana.” said the press release.