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Stranded SANDF troops may be forced to evacuate from DRC by land
South African National Defence Force troops stationed in Goma may soon face a land evacuation due to the closure of Goma International Airport amid rising conflict, raising concerns over military assets and humanitarian conditions.
Stranded SANDF troops may be forced to evacuate from DRC by land
South African National Defence Force troops stationed in Goma may soon face a land evacuation due to the closure of Goma International Airport amid rising conflict, raising concerns over military assets and humanitarian conditions
IOL Exclusive: Goma airport closure leaves SANDF soldiers trapped in the DRC
South African National Defence Force troops are stranded in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to the closure of Goma International Airport, raising concerns over their safety and the implications for regional peacekeeping efforts.
Ongoing tensions lead to SADC leaders' removal of troops
SADC leaders announce a phased withdrawal of peacekeeping forces from the DRC, responding to escalating violence and the tragic loss of 18 troops in recent clashes.
SADC leaders withdraw troops from DRC amid ongoing tensions
SADC leaders announce a phased withdrawal of peacekeeping forces from the DRC, responding to escalating violence and the tragic loss of 18 troops in recent clashes.
SANDF confirms return of soldiers wounded in DRC conflict
South African Defence Force confirms the repatriation of critically injured soldiers from the DRC.
DA calls for cut back of military parade at SONA, citing soldiers' sacrifices in DRC
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Thoko Didiza, urging the immediate reduction of military parade arrangements for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, February 6, arguing that it would be inappropriate spending money on a ceremonial fly-over, given that our soldiers in the DRC have limited resources.
SANDF names 14 soldiers killed in DRC M23 rebel attack
The South African National Defence Force has released the names of 14 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during an M23 rebel attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns loss of 13 soldiers, reaffirms South Africa’s commitment to peace in DRC
South Africa mourns the loss of 13 soldiers in the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, President Ramaphosa has expressed condolences and reaffirmed the nation's commitment to peacekeeping efforts.