South Africa's Army Explains CAR Mission

The South African Defence Force has also defended troops being sent to the Central African Republic, saying in terms of the bilateral agreement signed between the two countries in 2007. Earlier this month President Jacob Zuma had to defend the deployment of soldiers after being accused of not informing parliament- a move seen as unconstitutional.

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  • South Africa:  SANDF Defends Soldiers Deployed to CAR

    South African Press Association, 24 January 2013

    The deployment of SA National Defence Force in the Central African Republic (CAR) is in terms of the bilateral agreement signed between the two countries in 2007, the department of ... read more »

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South African soldiers.

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A rebel fighter in northern Central African Republic

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  • stkhoeli
    Jan 16 2013, 07:21
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    It is suprising to hear people blame Precident Jacob Zuma for sending troops in Central African Republic, after all we been compalining about Nato under the leadership of America should leave African problems to Africa.And, when Africa awakes from its sleep to resolve its conflicts we blame our leaders of this and that.When will be put our polical differences away for the sake of Africa, which we claim to love so much. South Africa is taking a stand in Africa. France has been the mother and father of both CAR and Mali, and since we claim independence. It is about time we get to be responsible for each other. Thanks to all countries who strive to keep peace and protect the weak in Africa.

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