MaxShimba
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- Apr 11, 2008
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BOTSWANA approached the United States for arms of war and related military equipment to help prepare for an expected attack by Zimbabwe as tensions escalated between the two countries over claims President Ian Khama was harbouring MDC-T militias.
President Khama attracted the wrath of Zanu PF officials after calling for fresh elections following the disputed and violent 2008 ballot with Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa accusing the Botswana leader of extreme provocation.
Zimbabwe officials further accused Botswana of giving military training to MDC-T militias to help overthrow President Robert Mugabe.
According to leaked secret US embassy communications, Botswana then asked the United States to supply various military equipment, fearing a military attack by Zimbabwe.
Botswana feared Zim military attack
President Khama attracted the wrath of Zanu PF officials after calling for fresh elections following the disputed and violent 2008 ballot with Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa accusing the Botswana leader of extreme provocation.
Zimbabwe officials further accused Botswana of giving military training to MDC-T militias to help overthrow President Robert Mugabe.
According to leaked secret US embassy communications, Botswana then asked the United States to supply various military equipment, fearing a military attack by Zimbabwe.
Botswana feared Zim military attack