26 March 2013
The African Christian Democratic Party on
Monday said it would like to express its condolences to the South African
National Defence Force and their families of the 13 South African troops who
lost their lives during battle against an overwhelming rebel force in Central African
Republic
The ACDP’s Steve Swart says this is the
highest number of South African troops killed in action since 1994.
Swart said that South African can be proud
of the troop that took part in the CAR , because they gave
their lives.
Meanwhile President Jacob Zuma said
government has not taken any decision to withdraw South African peacekeepers
from the Central African Republic
Zuma confirmed 13 soldiers have been
killed, one is still missing and a further 27 have been wounded. Rebels
attacked the South African base on the outskirts of the capital Bangui
Zuma said since the ceasefire a coalition
government has been formed with the rebels.
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