Botswana Defence Force - Domestic Operations

Domestic Operations

  • 1995 - BDF undertook rescue missions during floods that hit major parts of the country.
  • 1996 - BDF deployed soldiers and equipment at Sua Pan in 'Operation Save Sua' to save the berm wall of Botswana Ash (Botash) plant, which was being threatened by heavy floods. The soldiers laid 90,000 sandbags and 12,000 tires in the operation.
  • 2006 - In the floods that hit Ramotswa and its surrounding areas in February 2006, BDF teams carried out relentless rescue missions and saved hundreds of lives.
  • 2009- BDF provided assistance during the flooding that affected a large community around the Kasane area.

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