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SADC military intervention in Mozambique ends soon

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BDF members leaving for Mozambique in 2021 PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Botswana troops assigned to keep peace in Mozambique will in a few months witness the end of their SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM), Botswana's Defence and Security Minister, Kagiso Mmusi told Mmegi this week.

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) deployed its troops to Mozabique in 2021 to take part in the SADC mission. Since then, the BDF has been deploying soldiers on a rotational basis. Initially, the mission was three months, but it was extended to six months and it was later extended by a further six months.

SADC has since taken a decision that the recent deployment extension will be the last six months of the troops to Mozabique. Defence Minister, Mmusi revealed in an interview with Mmegi. “SADC has taken a decision that this will be the last six months for our troops in Mozambique.

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