Hand grenade incident brings death toll of South African soldiers in DRC to seven
South African soldiers are in Congo as part of the UN force called Monusco and a separate mission deployed by southern African regional bloc SADC to help the government fight rebel groups.Two were killed in a mortar attack on an SANDF base in Sake in eastern Congo last month, one was killed in a battle with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in May.
Another died after receiving treatment for unspecified health issues in April and two were killed in a mortar attack in February. At the time of the February deaths, President Cyril Ramaphosa hit back at opposition criticism that the troops in Congo were ill-equipped. The UN force is withdrawing from Congo in stages. A first stage was completed last month, but no timeline has been set yet for the next phase amid an escalation in clashes in the restive east.Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
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