US EditionSANDF Troops Return Home From DRC Mission
- On Friday, the first group of 249 South African troops returned to Pretoria from Tanzania as part of a phased withdrawal from the Eastern DRC mission.
- The withdrawal follows the March termination of the SADC mission's mandate after clashes in January killed 14 South African soldiers amid escalating fighting with M23 rebels.
- Defense Minister Angie Motshekga stated the withdrawal includes meticulous demobilisation and ongoing retrieval of prime mission equipment, despite logistical challenges delaying troop arrival.
- Motshekga highlighted that since a significant portion of the crucial mission equipment has already been managed, efforts are being intensified continuously with regional partners to minimize logistical complications during the withdrawal.
- The phased withdrawal and safe equipment retrieval suggest South Africa remains committed to regional stability while acknowledging the need to modernize and fund peacekeeping operations.
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South Africa: Over 200 SANDF Troops Return From DR Congo Mission
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has welcomed the return of 249 South African troops who were deployed to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC).
Second group of SANDF troops returns from DRC
By Johnathan Paoli A second contingent of SA National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers has landed at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria, marking another phase in South Africa’s ongoing withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Addressing the troops at Waterkloof, SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya praised their bravery and resilience. “You were sent to one of the most volatile regions in Africa and you stood firm in your duty. The nati…
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