and personal effects lost durinq the attack, Most had been destroyed or removed, and there were no documents in the form of insurance or individual inventory records. Peter Richards and Partners International has estimated that the cost of replacement of personal effects and eauipment totals $41,600. The firm noteR, however, that their estimate is no more than a broad and averaqe appraisal haeed on general inauiry and best available information. D. Other costs 31. In addition to the above, it is possible that Botswana will suffer real damages as a result of the qeneral atmosphere of insecurity resulting from the at tack. This appl’ea in particular to both the tourist industry and to the climate for private investment. With reqard to the latter, Botewana off iciale informed the mission that some specific investors who had previously indicated that they were prepared to undertake projects have, as a reeult of the attack and suhseauent developments, taken a more hesitant attitude and clearly indicated that they were concerned about the security situation. While the Government reauested that this cateqory of damaqe be called to the attention of the international community, it also noted that it was not in a position at this time to estimate theee potential damaqes. The Government reserves the riqht to revert to this issue when more substantial evidence is available. F 2. Damaqe to the person of the Republic of Botswana 32. The Government submits that the attack on Botswana by the South African Defence Force was first and foremost a violation of the sovereiqnty and territorial inteqcity of the Rcpuhlic of Botswana which injured the person of the State. The country has been psycholoqically violated and its ability to provide conditions of security and well-heinq to its inhabitants called into aueation. It ~FI not possible to attach a value to the injury involved, The Government, however, 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the consequences of an attack on Botswana, including the loss of personal effects, equipment, and potential damages to the economy and investment climate. The government is seeking compensation for the violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, which has affected the country's ability to provide security and well-being to its inhabitants.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief