Processes underway to repatriate remains of 2 SANDF soldiers killed in DRC
The attack was carried out on Tuesday on a base in Sake, with 20 injuries reported.
People gather next to some vehicles from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission as they flee the Masisi territory following clashes between M23 rebels and government forces, at a road near Sake on 7 February 2024. Picture: AFP
CAPE TOWN - Procedures are underway to return the remains of two South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers killed in a mortar attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The attack was carried out on Tuesday on a base in Sake.
Twenty injuries were reported.
SANDF Spokesperson, Siphiwe Dlamini: "Four members who were critically injured have been hospitalised, whilst the rest who suffered minor injuries are expected to be discharged soon."
The soldiers are part of the Southern Africa Regional Force deployed to the DRC since December, along with Tanzania and Malawi to combat the Congo Revolutionary Army.
The SA National Defence Force Media Statement || The SA National Defence Force confirms the Mortar Attack on one of our Bases in Sake, in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.#SANDF#JointOperationsDivision#DCCMediaLiaison#RIPSASoldiers pic.twitter.com/S22iSFvMhd
— SA National Defence Force (@SANDF_ZA) June 26, 2024