Government of Botswana. It mUSt be emphaaized, however, that the various assessments can at best be Indicative. In adrlitlon to the practical problems involved, it is impossible to attach value to the 10~4 ot human lite or to measure the lonq-term impact ot the damaqes and injuries Ruttered. / . . . s/17453 EnqliSh Paqe 11 A. Lof38 ot llte and inlurles 27. Annex I contains the names ot persons kllled toqether wrth pertlnent backqround intOrmatlon. AS indicated earlier, 12 indlvlduale were killed, includlnq two nationals ot Botswana, two toreiqn residents, two visitors - one trom South Atrica and one trom Lesotho - and six South Atrlcan refuqeea. Based on a review ot recent ludicial declslons In Botswana in cases involvinq death, the Government has determined that averaqe compeneation for the loss of lit@ has been $118,000. A/ The Government recoqnizeo that thiS is 8 hiqhly contestable method of valuation and that Individual cases should he valued on their own merits. However, and without preludice to the claims ot Any individual or party Involved, the Government is prepared to seek compensation on the haeie of the tormula outlined ahove, It should be noted that some ot the victims are nationals ot countries other than Botswana and these countries may wish to Submit a claim on behalt of their nationala. In addition, the Government has stated that the tuneral costs of the victims in Botawana and for the transport ot the remains ot two ot the deceased tn the renpective countries ot oriqrn amouhted to approximately $12,000. 28. Annen I also lists the Seven persons who received or are St111 reCelVinq hnspltal treatment tor inJuries suftered durlnq the attack. Annex II provides additional intormation on the nature of the injurIes based on the otticlal records 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to a tragic event, likely a terrorist attack or a violent incident, which resulted in the loss of lives and injuries. The government of Botswana is providing information about the incident, including the number of fatalities, injuries, and compensation offered to the victims and their families. The text also discusses the practical challenges of valuing human life and measuring the long-term impact of the damages and injuries.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Health