A South African private security company has stepped forward to offer assistance to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) following the deaths of 13 peacekeeping troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The security company, citing security concerns, remained anonymous but stated its readiness to bolster the SANDF's mission and counter the forces responsible for the ambush. The company's owner expressed concern over the potential escalation of the situation in Goma, urging the South African government to act decisively. Meanwhile, the SANDF maintains its commitment to peacekeeping efforts in the DRC, but has yet to respond to the security firm's offer. Tensions between South Africa and Rwanda have also flared following Kagame's criticism of South Africa's military involvement in the DRC.
A privately owned South African security company says it is ready to assist the SANDF in the troubled DRC .
“Our company is ready to step in and boost the SANDF mission in the DRC. We have witnessed that the forces who killed our troops had enough time to plan and attack the troops. However, we have no intention to escalate the conflict, but we will also not hesitate to protect the lives of our brothers and sisters in Goma,” he said
“The SANDF remains fully committed to its peacekeeping responsibilities under the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ,” said the SANDF. He dismissed claims that the Rwanda Defence Force is a militia, a term used by Ramaphosa. He criticised South Africa’s military intervention in the DRC under the SADC Mission, calling it an offensive force that displaced a genuine peacekeeping effort by the East African Community .
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