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Breakaway Lawmakers Form Opposition Party in Botswana

   VOA News 30 May 2010

   Four members of Botswana's parliament have broken away from the ruling
   Botswana Democratic Party to form an opposition party.
   The  four lawmakers say they can no longer work with a party that does
   not adhere to democratic principles.
   The  founders  of  the  new  party  say they expect more than 20 other
   members  of  parliament  to  join  them.  Political analysts say this
   could lead to early elections.
   The  Botswana  Democratic Party has ruled the southern African country
   since its independence from Britain in 1966.
   This is the first split within the party.
   Some information for this report provided by Reuters.

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