reserveR the riqht to claim damaqes conseauent to the violation of its sovereiqnty. / .L. s/17453 Enqlish Page 13 IV. MATTERS AFFECTING THE LEGAL PROTECTION, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF REFUGEES IN BOTSWANA 33. In accordance with paraqraph 7 of Security Council resolution 568 (1985), Consultations were held with the Government of Botswana and the relevant United Nations aqencies, in particular the Office of the Hiqh Commissioner for Refuqeea, on measures to he undertaken to assist the Government of Botswana in ensurinq the safety, protection and welfare of the refuqees in Botswana. Paraqraph 8 (b) further reauested the mission to propose measures to strenqthen Botswana’s capacity to receive and provide assistance to South African refuqees. In the course of consultations, the Government was explicit in indicatinq that it reqarded issues related to South African refuqees in Botswana as a part of itn comprehensive refuqee policy and wished to deal with them in that context, Accordinqly, the followinq responds to hoth provisions of the Security Council resolution. 34. The Government of Botswana estimates the number of refuqees in the country at approximately 5,400, primarily from Zimbabwe hut also in siqnificant number from Namibia and South Africa. There has been no major influx of refuqees from South Africa in recent weeks, and the basic pattern of 10 to 20 refuoeea a month has continued. However, the Government is deeply concerned ahout the prospects of a major increase in refuqees from South Africa should the situation in that country continue to deter iorate. StJCh an increaRe would pose serious problems in terms of both the capacity of Botswana to provide the necessary facilities and the prospects for even qreater pressure from South Africa to restrict the riqht of Botswana to receive rafuqees. A. Government of Aotswana policy 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the situation of refugees in Botswana, including their numbers, nationalities, and the concerns of the Botswana government regarding their influx. The text also mentions the role of the United Nations and the measures being taken to assist the government in ensuring the safety and welfare of the refugees. Given the focus on refugees and humanitarian aid, it is likely that the text falls under the category of Humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief