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The UN says five South African soldiers are facing allegations of sexual misconduct in the DRC for the abuse of four adults and a minor between 2014 and 2016.
The group of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who were critically injured in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are back in the country.
The soldiers will receive high-level medical care while the remainder of their colleagues are expected back in the country later this week.
SANDF spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini says the coordination with other relevant role players ensured the safe return of the wounded members.
“We urge the public to respect and afford privacy to the injured members and their families during the healing process. The SANDF remains committed to the welfare of our soldiers. Further updates will be provided as necessary.”
The SA National Defence Force Media Statement || Tuesday, 25 February 2025 || Repatriation of injured SANDF members from Goma in the Eastern DRC.
Media Statement by Department of Defence || Head of Communication.#SANDF#DRC pic.twitter.com/vio5MWQwQh
— SA National Defence Force 🇿🇦 (@SANDF_ZA) February 25, 2025
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