For some time, we have been receiving illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe, seeking economic opportunities, who have been crossing at un-gazetted entry points into Botswana. But until recently, few have been seeking asylum, he said.
But, since the elections, we have received a number of people actively seeking political asylum and international protection, and [who have] alleged that they fear for their lives.
He said his country had procedures to determine whether people were legitimate asylum-seekers, and asked people to continue to report any illegal entry into the country.