BDF ready for Mozambique deployment

Friday, April 09, 2021

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The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) is reportedly amongst SADC states ready for a ‘boots on the ground’ peace-keeping effort in Mozambique as part of regional efforts to fight terrorists in that country, Mmegi has learnt.

It is not yet clear if the planned deployment will involve military operations, technical assistance or another type of support. Yesterday afternoon, Minister of Justice, Defence and Security Kagiso Mmusi told Mmegi, just hours before President Mokgweetsi Masisi returned from chairing a SADC meeting in Maputo on the crisis, that they are assessing how to help Mozambique.

“Our President [Masisi] is the Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.

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BDF ready for Mozambique deployment

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) is reportedly amongst SADC states ready for a ‘boots on the ground’ peace-keeping effort in Mozambique as part of regional efforts to fight terrorists in that country, Mmegi has learnt.

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