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Another BDF soldier dies in Mozambique

BDF members carrying the body of another BDF solder. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
BDF members carrying the body of another BDF solder. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

A Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier died in Mozambique today following a short illness.

According to a press release from the BDF, the soldier passed away this morning.

"The deceased, a non-commissioned officer (NCO), was deployed as part of the BDF's Contingent 5 under SAMIM Forces in the Cabo Delgado Province for peace support operations in the Republic of Mozambique," the statement reads.

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