Red Cross on elections ‘red alert’

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The elections are taking place amidst significant controversy, largely due to ongoing tensions between former president Khama and President Masisi-BRCS MasisiPIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Tension between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor Ian Khama could culminate in possible political unrest leading to bloody polls. This is according to The Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) operation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on the Botswana General Elections 2024 – Readiness.

Botswana Red Cross Society (BRCS) secretary-general Kutlwano Mukokomani has confirmed the authenticity of the report in circulation about their plans. They are expecting about P2 million (CHF 128,636) from the mother body in Switzerland.

DREF remains the IFRC’s fastest and most efficient way of providing immediate assistance to communities affected by floods, disease epidemics, social unrest, forced migration and other disasters and crises.

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